Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

Afinitas, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a global leader in equipment, forming systems, and essential accessory products that support transportation, water, and utility precast concrete infrastructure worldwide. The Manufacturing Engineer position is based in Mediapolis, IA. The role involves developing and maintaining manufacturing processes, bill of materials (BOMs), routings, and engineering specifications; working closely with engineering to support design for manufacturing, ensure product quality, develop standard part assemblies, and optimize manufacturing capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering to implement and manage the Afinitas Issue Tracker for quality and engineering revision EVM projects
• Develop and maintain accurate Bill of Materials (BOMs) and manufacturing routings
• Support machining operations by identifying and routing outsourced items efficiently
• Collaborate with other departments to determine the disposition of materials and expedite the flow of materials as needed; work with engineering in the substitution of materials as required
• Conduct pre- and post-design/manufacturing reviews to ensure product quality and manufacturability
• Assist in design for manufacturing (DFM) initiatives, focusing on cost control and design-to-budget objectives
• Develop building instructions, jigs, and fixturing to support manufacturing processes
• Manage timely drawing updates and ensure engineering BOM changes are properly controlled in the manufacturing environment
• Support product quality assurance processes
• Coordinate with engineering to develop and maintain manufacturing standards and specifications
• Identify and resolve manufacturing-related design challenges
• Manage project cost control throughout the design and manufacturing processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, BOM management, and engineering coordination
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and product design principles

Skills

• Proficiency in engineering and manufacturing software (CAD, ERP systems)
• Experience with Bill of Materials (BOM) creation and management
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Experience with design for manufacturing (DFM) principles
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills