Manufacturing Engineer

Epitec - Waterloo, IA

Full-time - Mid Level

Waterloo, IA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Manufacturing Engineer position focuses on improving production processes within a component manufacturing environment. The role involves leading initiatives for cost reduction, quality enhancement, and ergonomic improvements while ensuring efficient operations through effective planning and procurement of machinery and tools.

Responsibilities

• Recommend and implement cost reduction, quality, safety, and ergonomic improvement ideas.
• Lead team studies related to capacity, productivity, and efficiency.
• Establish routings, methods, layouts, tools, costs, methods documentation, quality plans, and labor standards for revisions to current operations.
• Lead selection and procurement of metal removal machines; plan and implement machining cells.
• Lead new model preparations and procure tooling, gauges, new machines, and more for an efficient production process.

Requirements

• Effective interpersonal skills to interact with all levels in the organization and supplier personnel.
• High proficiency in Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Ability to proficiently use algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Ability to initiate and complete multiple, concurrent projects.
• Willingness to work variable hours, including off-shifts and weekends.
• Three or more years of experience as a manufacturing engineer in a component manufacturing environment related to turning, milling, and drilling.
• Experience with the selection and procurement of capital equipment.
• Experience with machine programming related to gear and spline cutting processes.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience with the client is highly preferred.
• Experience with turning, milling, drilling, and hard finishing of ferrous materials.
• Knowledge of gear and shaft manufacturing tools and technology.
• Experience making shop floor process adjustments to correct geometry and quality problems.
• Proficiency in interpreting part prints and GD&T designations.
• Experience with AutoCAD or related software.
• Experience leading and supporting cross-functional teams for moderate scope projects.
• Proficiency with Power BI, Tableau, or other data analysis tools.
• Experience with SAP.

Benefits

• Business casual dress code.
• Potential to drive a client-owned Gator after training.