Company: Kryton
Reports to: Production Planning Manager
Location: Cedar Falls, IA
Company Overview:
KRYTON Engineered Metals is a leading manufacturer of spun metal components and fabricated parts. In 2023, KRYTON joined the LT Corporation Family of Companies.LT Corporation began in 1957 founded by Lowry Tims and is a third-generation family-owned company. LT Corp, like KRYTON, is committed to doing business the right way - caring for employees and their families, customers, and having a positive impact on our local community.
KRYTON is laser-focused on putting people at the center of all that we do by filtering our priorities through our four keystone values of Trust, Integrity, Humility, and Grit. We support our employees and our local communities through our employee-funded KRYTON Kares Fund and by our support of various causes in the local community. We are proud to be a part of LT Corp and to provide our employees an extraordinary total rewards package including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) to help our employees plan for their secure futures consistent with our long-term value creation approach.
Position Summary:
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for creating and revising engineering designs, supporting production and tooling needs, managing engineering changes, and collaborating closely with production teams to improve manufacturability, efficiency, and product quality. The position is fully on-site and requires regular interaction on the shop floor.
Key Responsibilities:
Design & Modeling
- Perform reverse engineering of existing parts and assemblies; develop design recommendations based on findings
- Create and manage print designs and engineering drawings to production standards
- Generate 3D models and prints from physical parts or estimated data
- Recreate and update models from estimating inputs to support quoting and planning workflows
Engineering Change & Revision Management
- Execute document and model revisions in response to engineering changes or production feedback
- Create SolidWorks models in support of Engineering Change Notices (ECNs)
- Review ECNs for manufacturability, flagging concerns and recommending design adjustments as needed
- Evaluate ECN process impacts and coordinate with relevant departments to ensure smooth implementation
Shop Floor & Production Support
- Provide shop floor triage support, resolving day-to-day production issues and technical questions in a timely manner
- Assist in the development and optimization of shop floor layout for improved workflow and efficiency
- Design and develop fixtures to support manufacturing operations
- Identify opportunities for machine improvement; design or redesign components to enhance performance or reliability
Experience:
- Proficiency in SolidWorks; ability to create, revise, and manage 3D models, BOMs, and engineering drawings
- An understanding of GD&T, engineering drawing standards, and manufacturing processes
- Exposure to shop floor environments and lean manufacturing principles
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting mechanical assembly drawings
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, collaborative environment
- Servant Leader, lead through influence instead of resorting to manipulation and internal politics
- High self-awareness and emotional intelligence fueled by genuine Humility
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Character aligned with Kryton’s core values & LT Corp’s “The Way We Lead”
Education and Certification Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or closely related field.
Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
