Manufacturing Engineer - Transparent Search Group : Job Details

About the job Manufacturing Engineer Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Location: Waterloo, IA Salary: $60,000 $90,000 (commensurate with experience) Join a Forward-Thinking Manufacturing Team We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer who thrives on innovation, continuous improvement, and process optimization. In this pivotal role, you will lead the development and refinement of manufacturing processes that ensure high-quality, cost-effective production from concept to launch. You will also play a key role in updating and enhancing existing products and systems to drive operational excellence. What You'll Do

• Lead Process Development: Drive manufacturability assessments of new designs, guiding them from concept through to first production runs.
• Optimize Production: Design and implement efficient, scalable manufacturing methods, tooling, fixtures, and plant layouts.
• Drive Improvements: Champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across production processes.
• Support Quality & Compliance: Collaborate on product testing standards, quality assurance procedures, and final inspection protocols.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with engineering, purchasing, and leadership teams on procurement, scheduling, and product lifecycle changes.
• Report & Recommend: Generate data-driven reports and present recommendations to senior management on key projects and productivity metrics.
• Mentor & Guide: Provide technical leadership to teams supporting manufacturing operations and project execution.

What You Bring

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Process, or Mechanical Engineering preferred; Associate degree with strong experience considered.
• Experience: 310 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering roles.
• Process Knowledge: Strong background in BOMs, routings, time/motion studies, and standard setting.
• Systems Expertise: Proficiency with MRP/ERP systems and production planning tools.
• Quality Focus: Experience implementing QA programs and using precision instruments for calibration and sampling.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Proven success with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, or Six Sigma methodologies.

Why Join Us? This is your chance to join a company that values engineering excellence, innovation, and employee development. You'll be part of a collaborative, hands-on environment where your ideas directly impact performance and product quality. Apply today to shape the future of manufacturing in a company that invests in both process and people.