Manufacturing Engineer II - Factory Engineering
EPITEC · Waterloo, IA · 1 mo ago
Business DevelopmentContract
Key Responsibilities
- Support manufacturing and distribution processes, quality improvement initiatives, tooling, and tool design activities.
- Utilize computer-aided design and engineering tools, including AutoCAD and Creo.
- Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles and support incentive pay systems and ergonomics initiatives.
- Participate in capital budgeting, equipment justification, and facility improvement projects.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, communicate effectively, and contribute to problem-solving efforts.
- Execute and support continuous improvement projects.
- Adapt to line and process design changes, material flow and presentation improvements, visual management, and cycle balancing activities.
- Operate a Gator onsite after successful completion of required training, as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Proficiency with CAD and engineering software.
- Understanding of manufacturing and distribution processes and quality systems.
- Knowledge of tooling, tool design, and preventive maintenance.
- Experience applying Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Ergonomics principles.
- Awareness of capital budgeting processes.
- Engineering background in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulics, Power Systems, or related disciplines.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Product Design, Material Flow, Operations, Supply Management, or Quality.
- 1+ years of experience in line/process design, visual management, or material presentation.
- Experience with Enterprise Product Delivery Process (EPDP).
- Familiarity with SAP, Creo View, AutoCAD, and MAAP.
- Proven project management and continuous improvement experience.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related discipline; or equivalent work experience.
Software Proficiency
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- AutoCAD
- Creo
- SAP