Job Location : Waterloo,IA, USA
Major PurposePlans, coordinates, and performs manufacturing engineering work for a project or process. Operates in a team environment within either the enterprise product delivery process or the enterprise order fulfillment process. At this level, projects are of moderate scope and responsibility or may be a significant portion of a major and diverse project or process; decisions are made within established guidelines and may be reviewed by supervisors and/or managers. May assign, coordinate and review portions of the work for support personnel, contractors and suppliers.Major Duties? Contribute to the analysis of information and the specification of the methods and process steps, as well as the plant, machinery, and equipment, required to design and continuously improve manufacturing or materials processes and process systems to deliver the end product within specified cost and quality parameters.? Contribute to the design of engineering solutions; design the feasibility testing approach and supervise its implementation to support the development and validation of engineering solutions.? Carry out a range of activities under the guidance of more senior colleagues to support the drafting of engineering standards and specifications and the evaluation of the effectiveness of those standards.? Carry out inspections under the supervision of senior colleagues to evaluate the quality of engineering works and/or the integrity of existing installations or structures, and make recommendations to senior colleagues on the remedial works needed to ensure conformance with specifications and regulatory requirements.? Deliver required outcomes by coordinating activities of subcontractors and suppliers and acting as a primary point of contact for them while working within an established contract management plan.? Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems, and procedures, and use established change management programs to address them.? Help others get the most out of knowledge management systems by offering support and advice.? Carry out a range of product development and engineering activities. Use established systems to analyze customer needs and define and deliver products.? Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.? Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.Skills, Abilities, Knowledge? Engineering Technology ? Engineering Design ? Engineering Development ? Business Requirements Analysis ? Engineering Specification ? Engineering Testing ? Project Schedule Management ? Engineering Build ? Engineering Implementation ? Engineering Technical Operations Support ? Health and Safety ? Negotiation ? Policy and Regulation ? Review and Reporting ? Risk Management ? Contract Management ? Costing and Budgeting Education? Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level Position Title: Manufacturing Engineer - Foundry Specific Position Requirements: Job Title: Foundry Manufacturing Engineer Job Type: 1st and 3rd shift; primarily 3rd shift: 10:30 pm to 7:00 am; overtime possible Bill Rate: • ***/hour for experienced candidates • ***/hour for entry-level candidates Job Description: As a Foundry OFP Manufacturing Engineer, you will plan, coordinate, and perform manufacturing engineering projects across the foundry. Operating in a team environment, you will collaborate closely with other engineers, supervisors, and operators within the order fulfilment process. Responsibilities: • Coordinate and execute engineering projects • Collaborate with cross-functional teams • Work approximately 75% on the shop floor Required Skills/Experiences: • 1+ years of foundry/process engineering • Effective team collaboration • Project management skills • Solid skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint • Effective communication and problem solving skills Desired Skills/Experiences: • Manufacturing line/process design experience • Experience with SAP, MES, Creo, AutoCAD • Controls Engineering/safety system design experience • Robotics programming and troubleshooting experience Education: • Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Technology or relevant work experience Additional Information: • Business casual dress code; metatarsals required first day • Potential travel to other facilities for training • May drive a Gator inside the factory after completing training • Visa sponsorship not available • Manager open to recent grads with relevant internships • Interviews conducted via Teams; position starts onsite EEO: Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of - Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.