Manufacturing/Process Engineer

<div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;vertical-align: baseline"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;color: black;letter-spacing: .2pt;border: none windowtext 1.0pt;padding: 0in">Job Title: Manufacturing/Process Engineer</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;vertical-align: baseline"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;color: black;letter-spacing: .2pt;border: none windowtext 1.0pt;padding: 0in">Location: Decorah, Iowa</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;vertical-align: baseline"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;color: black;letter-spacing: .2pt;border: none windowtext 1.0pt;padding: 0in">Salary: $75-95K plus bonus</span></strong></p> <p class="Default"><strong><span style="letter-spacing: .2pt;border: none windowtext 1.0pt;padding: 0in">Job Summary of the Manufacturing/Process Engineer: </span></strong><span style="letter-spacing: .2pt;border: none windowtext 1.0pt;padding: 0in">The Manufacturing/Process Engineer will contribute to the company&#8217;s objectives and mission </span>by creating, upkeeping, and enhancing manufacturing processes. This position emphasizes on process steadiness, ongoing enhancement, and capital project aid while collaborating with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to guarantee proficient, secure, and reproducible manufacturing processes.<strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;color: black;letter-spacing: .2pt;border: none windowtext 1.0pt;padding: 0in"> </span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;color: black;letter-spacing: .2pt;border: none windowtext 1.0pt;padding: 0in">Job Duties &amp; Responsibilities of the Manufacturing/Process Engineer:</span></strong><span> </span></p> <p class="Default" style="margin-left: .5in;text-indent: -.25in"><span style="font-family: Symbol"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span>Monitor process performance and address process issues to support daily manufacturing operations.</p> <p class="Default" style="margin-left: .5in;text-indent: -.25in"><span style="font-family: Symbol"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span>Create, document, and maintain work instructions, process flows, routings, and standard work.</p> <p class="Default" style="margin-left: .5in;text-indent: -.25in"><span style="font-family: Symbol"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span>Analyze production data (scrap, rework, cycle time, downtime) to detect process enhancement opportunities.</p> <p class="Default" style="margin-left: .5in;text-indent: -.25in"><span style="font-family: Symbol"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span>Execute process modifications to enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and throughput.</p> <p class="Default" style="margin-left: .5in;text-indent: -.25in"><span style="font-family: Symbol"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span>Support new product or process rollouts by aiding with process setup, tests, and documentation.</p> <p class="Default" style="margin-left: .5in;text-indent: -.25in"><span style="font-family: Symbol"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span>Lead and actively participate in ongoing enhancement initiatives by utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, and similar methodologies.</p> <p class="Default" style="margin-left: .5in;text-indent: -.25in"><span style="font-family: Symbol"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span>Oversee root cause analysis efforts and implement corrective and preventive actions to tackle process issues.</p> <p class="Default" style="margin-left: .5in;text-indent: -.25in"><span style="font-family: Symbol"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span>Find and eliminate waste, lessen scrap, cut down on labor inefficiencies, and reduce material costs proactively.</p> <p class="Default" style="margin-left: .5in;text-indent: -.25in"><span style="font-family: Symbol"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span>Advocate kaizen events and consistently monitor improvement metrics and results.</p> <p class="Default" style="margin-left: .5in;text-indent: -.25in"><span style="font-family: Symbol"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span>Maintain process enhancements by updating documentation and conducting operator training sessions.</p> <p class="Default" style="margin-left: .5in;text-indent: -.25in"><span style="font-family: Symbol"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span>Direct capital project initiatives by overseeing every phase, from equipment selection to startup, to enhance operational capabilities and support business goals.</p> <p class="Default" style="margin-left: .5in;text-indent: -.25in"><span style="font-family: Symbol"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span>Develop and support capital requests by preparing ROI analyses and technical specifications that align with organizational goals and cost reduction strategies.</p> <p class="Default" style="margin-left: .5in;text-indent: -.25in"><span style="font-family: Symbol"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span>Collaborate with vendors, Maintenance, and Operations teams for seamless equipment installation and successful commissioning.</p> <p class="Default" style="margin-left: .5in;text-indent: -.25in"><span style="font-family: Symbol"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span>Support process validation, capability studies, and acceptance testing for new or modified equipment to ensure compliance with standards.</p> <p class="Default" style="margin-left: .5in;text-indent: -.25in"><span style="font-family: Symbol"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span>Maintain and update documentation, standard work, and process instructions to reflect changes following capital project implementation, ensuring sustained improvements.</p> <p class="Default" style="margin-left: .5in;text-indent: -.25in"><span style="font-family: Symbol"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span>Proactively support manufacturing processes by ensuring alignment with quality systems, driving continuous improvement.</p> <p class="Default" style="margin-left: .5in;text-indent: -.25in"><span style="font-family: Symbol"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span>Assist with non-conformance investigations and implementing corrective actions for product quality.</p> <p class="Default" style="margin-left: .5in;text-indent: -.25in"><span style="font-family: Symbol"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span>Integrate safety, ergonomics, and risk-reduction strategies into process design and improvement.</p> <p class="Default" style="margin-left: .5in;text-indent: -.25in"><span style="font-family: Symbol"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span>Support internal audits and reviews, contributing to sustained compliance and process reliability.</p> <p class="Default" style="margin-left: .5in;text-indent: -.25in"><span style="font-family: Symbol"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span>Promote quality, safety, and continuous improvement culture throughout the shop floor.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 8.0pt;line-height: 115%"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;color: black;letter-spacing: .2pt;border: none windowtext 1.0pt;padding: 0in">Education &amp; Experience Requirements of the </span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;color: black;letter-spacing: .2pt;border: none windowtext 1.0pt;padding: 0in">Manufacturing/Process Engineer:</span></strong></p> <p class="Default" style="text-indent: -.25in;margin: 0in 0in 2.65pt .5in"><span style="font-family: Symbol"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, or related field) required</p> <p class="Default" style="text-indent: -.25in;margin: 0in 0in 2.65pt .5in"><span style="font-family: Symbol"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span>4–7 years of hands-on manufacturing or process engineering experience in a production environment</p> <p class="Default" style="text-indent: -.25in;margin: 0in 0in 2.65pt .5in"><span style="font-family: Symbol"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span>Demonstrated ability to independently analyze, improve, and sustain manufacturing processes</p> <p class="Default" style="text-indent: -.25in;margin: 0in 0in 2.65pt .5in"><span style="font-family: Symbol"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span>Experience in lean manufacturing.</p> <p class="Default" style="text-indent: -.25in;margin: 0in 0in 2.65pt .5in"><span style="font-family: Symbol"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span>Experience with capital projects.</p> <p class="Default" style="text-indent: -.25in;margin: 0in 0in 2.65pt .5in"><span style="font-family: Symbol"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span>Strong working knowledge of process capability, cycle time analysis, scrap reduction, and efficiency metrics</p> <p class="Default" style="text-indent: -.25in;margin: 0in 0in 2.65pt .5in"><span style="font-family: Symbol"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span>Proven experience developing and maintaining detailed work instructions, standard work, and process documentation</p> <p class="Default" style="text-indent: -.25in;margin: 0in 0in 2.65pt .5in"><span style="font-family: Symbol"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span>Experience supporting capital equipment installation, commissioning, and process validation activities</p> <p class="Default" style="text-indent: -.25in;margin: 0in 0in 2.65pt .5in"><span style="font-family: Symbol"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span>Must enjoy being hands-on working with production teams</p> <p class="Default" style="text-indent: -.25in;margin: 0in 0in 2.65pt .5in"><span style="font-family: Symbol"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span>Advanced problem-solving skills with practical application of root cause analysis methodologies</p> <p class="Default" style="text-indent: -.25in;margin: 0in 0in 2.65pt .5in"><span style="font-family: Symbol"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span>Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing data</p> <p class="Default" style="text-indent: -.25in;margin: 0in 0in 2.65pt .5in"><span style="font-family: Symbol"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span>Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain</p> <p class="Default" style="margin-left: .5in;text-indent: -.25in"><span style="font-family: Symbol"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span>Ability to travel up to 15% to support the needs of the business.</p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="line-height: 115%;margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt .5in"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;color: black;letter-spacing: .2pt;border: none windowtext 1.0pt;padding: 0in"> </span></strong></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="line-height: 115%;margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt .5in"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;color: black;letter-spacing: .2pt;border: none windowtext 1.0pt;padding: 0in"> </span></strong></p> </div>