Ideal Industries is an innovative fabrication company aligned with a leading manufacturer of commercial Sewer and Excavation Equipment. We are looking for a proactive Manufacturing Engineer to support our production team. In this role, you will design and refine manufacturing processes to ensure maximum efficiency, safety, and product quality on the shop floor.
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Process Optimization: Evaluate and improve manufacturing methods by applying your knowledge of product design, materials, and fabrication.
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Design-to-Production Bridge: Collaborate with Product Engineering to integrate Design for Manufacturability (DFM) into all components routed to Vinton production.
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Tooling & Fixturing: Enhance worker safety and production accuracy by designing specialized jigs, fixtures, and tooling.
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Workflow Efficiency: Utilize Lean Manufacturing principles to analyze floor layouts, eliminate bottlenecks, and reduce waste.
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Technical Support: Act as the primary technical contact for the production team to resolve challenges and deviations.
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Documentation: Maintain manufacturing Bills of Materials (BOMs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and detailed work instructions within our ERP system.
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Continuous Improvement: Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions for any process failures or defects.
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Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Agricultural Engineering or a related technical field.
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Experience: 1–3 years in a manufacturing environment.
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Technical Skills: * Proficiency in CAD software; Autodesk Inventor is preferred.
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Familiarity with ERP systems; experience with Made2Manage is a significant advantage.
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Strong background in welding and fabrication processes.
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Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both shop floor personnel and executive leadership.
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Competitive salary based on experience, plus potential for quarterly performance bonuses.
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Health, Dental & Vision insurance available after 60 days of employment
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Company paid Life, Short & Long-Term Disability
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Voluntary life insurance, accident & Critical illness
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401k Plan with company match after one year of employment
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80 hours of paid holidays per year.
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Full-time role based in Vinton, IA
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Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm
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Some overtime may be required
