Job Title: PDP ME Assembly
Location: Waterloo, IA
Assignment Length: 12 Months
Pay Rate: $37/hour
Shift Information: 1st shift (7:00 am – 3:30 pm); must be open to short-term 3rd shift (2-3 months based on build schedules). Overtime possible.
**Visa sponsorship is not available, now or in the near future, for this position**
Position Overview:
Join our Manufacturing Engineering team supporting production operations and continuous improvement initiatives. The engineer will spend approximately 50% of their time on the shop floor and may travel to other Waterloo facilities for training. After completing training, the role may involve operating a Gator for onsite duties. Business casual attire is required; metatarsal shoes/boots must be worn on the first day.
Responsibilities:
• Support manufacturing and distribution processes, quality improvement, tooling and tool design.
• Utilize computer-aided design and engineering tools (AutoCAD, Creo, etc.).
• Apply Design for Manufacturing principles; work on incentive pay systems and ergonomics.
• Participate in capital budgeting, equipment justification, and facility improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams; communicate effectively and solve problems.
• Execute and support continuous improvement projects.
• Adapt to line/process design changes, material flow/presentation, visual management, and cycle balancing.
• May operate a Gator onsite following successful completion of training.
Required Skills & Experience:
• Proficiency in CAD/engineering software.
• Understanding of manufacturing/distribution processes and quality systems.
• Knowledge of tooling, tool design, and preventive maintenance.
• Experience with Design for Manufacturing and Ergonomics principles.
• Awareness of capital budgeting processes.
• Background in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulics, Power Systems, etc.).
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
• 2+ years in Manufacturing Engineering, Product Design, Material Flow, Operations, Supply Management, or Quality.
• 1+ years in line/process design, visual management, or material presentation.
• Experience with Enterprise Product Delivery Process (EPDP).
• Familiarity with SAP, Creo-view, AutoCAD, and MAAP.
• Demonstrated project management and continuous improvement success.
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
Software Proficiency:
• Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word
• AutoCAD, Creo, SAP