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Job Title: Quality & Manufacturing Process EngineerLocation: Ames, IowaSalary: $85-95KJob Summary of the Quality & Manufacturing Process Engineer: The Manufacturing/Quality Engineer plays a key role in the development, optimization, and deployment of manufacturing processes to ensure efficient, high-quality production of products. This role focuses on process design and improvement rather than product design, with a strong emphasis on ensuring product quality and a successful handoff of new designs to the production team. Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Quality& Manufacturing Process Engineer: • Interpret engineering sketches, specifications, and other technical documentation to produce accurate and precise drawings. • Develop, document, and refine manufacturing processes to ensure they are robust, repeatable, and cost-effective. • Lead the design and implementation of new production methods for upcoming products and revisions. • Collaborate with design engineering to transition product concepts into scalable manufacturing processes. • Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve process performance. • Maintain and update process documentation, SOPs, and forms as required by ISO 9000 standards. • Serve as the key liaison between product development and production, ensuring design intent is maintained through launch. • Lead pre-production process validation, including PFMEA, control plans, and capability studies. • Support tooling, equipment, and fixture design to ensure process readiness. • Monitor early production runs to ensure process stability and product conformity. • Drive quality assurance by proactively identifying process risks and implementing preventive measures. • Apply lean manufacturing tools and methodologies to reduce waste and increase throughput. • Support internal audits and corrective action planning related to process and product quality. • Lead cross-functional teams in Kaizen or other improvement initiatives. • Partner with Quality, Design, and Operations teams to ensure alignment across process requirements and customer expectations. • Communicate effectively with internal teams and suppliers regarding process capability, improvement plans, and project timelines. • Conduct training for operators and technicians on new processes and updated standards. RequirementsEducation & Experience of the Quality & Manufacturing Process Engineer: • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline required. • Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering in an industrial setting. • Strong background in process development, launch, and optimization. • Experience with ERP systems (Syteline a plus) and ISO quality systems. • Experience in industrial/heavy-duty products is a plus. • Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills. • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and CAD tools. • Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. • Familiarity with lean tools such as 5S, value stream mapping, and Six Sigma preferred. • Proficiency in ERP systems and a strong understanding of how to leverage technology to improve operational efficiencies