Industrial & Manufacturing Engineer

Winnebago Industries - Forest City, IA

Full-time

Forest City, IA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Industrial & Manufacturing Engineer role at Winnebago Outdoors focuses on driving process improvement and operational efficiency within the production areas. The position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement best practices, cost-saving measures, and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for various production areas.
• Develop and implement process improvement strategies to increase operational efficiency and productivity.
• Conduct time studies and process analysis to identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement cost-saving measures.
• Utilize lean principles and tools to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain standard work procedures and best practices.
• Monitor and analyze production data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Conduct root cause analysis and develop solutions to address production issues.
• Lead and facilitate process improvement projects.
• Train and mentor junior engineers on lean principles and process improvement methodologies.
• Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in industrial engineering to ensure Winnebago Motorhome remains at the forefront of innovation.
• Communicate regularly with management and stakeholders on process improvement initiatives and progress.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Participate in budget planning and cost control initiatives.
• Provide support for new product development and introduction to ensure efficient and effective production processes.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in engineering, with additional on-the-job experience desired.
• Manufacturing experience with lean principles.
• Strong listening and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to explain and apply statistical knowledge in various settings.
• Proven problem-solving skills and demonstrated decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and motivate teams.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and facilitate multiple projects.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Cross-functional complex project management.
• Self-motivation, willingness to learn & grow, and a strong work ethic.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Microsoft Office / Excel math modeling.