Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly

Waterloo, IA – Full Time

Productive Resources (www.productiveresources.com) is seeking a candidate to be part of our engineering team for our customer's facility in Waterloo, IA. As a member of our team, the selected candidate will plan, coordinate, and perform manufacturing engineering work for a project or process. Operate 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. 

This is a full-time position that is indefinite in duration with the opportunity of professional growth, and additional opportunities within our organization.

Duties:

• Support manufacturing and distribution processes, quality improvement, tooling and tool design.
• Utilize computer-aided design and engineering tools (AutoCAD, Creo, etc.).
• Apply Design for Manufacturing principles; work on incentive pay systems and ergonomics.
• Participate in capital budgeting, equipment justification, and facility improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams; communicate effectively and solve problems.
• Execute and support continuous improvement projects.
• Adapt to line/process design changes, material flow/presentation, visual management, and cycle balancing.
• May operate a Gator onsite following successful completion of training.

Requirements:

• Proficiency in CAD/engineering software.
• Understanding of manufacturing/distribution processes and quality systems.
• Knowledge of tooling, tool design, and preventive maintenance.
• Experience with Design for Manufacturing and Ergonomics principles.
• Awareness of capital budgeting processes.
• Background in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulics, Power Systems, etc.).
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word.
• AutoCAD, Creo, SAP.

Preferred:

• 2+ years in Manufacturing Engineering, Product Design, Material Flow, Operations, Supply Management, or Quality.
• 1+ years in line/process design, visual management, or material presentation.
• Experience with Enterprise Product Delivery Process (EPDP).
• Familiarity with SAP, Creo-view, AutoCAD, and MAAP.
• Demonstrated project management and continuous improvement success.

As a condition of employment consideration, Productive Resources conducts pre-employment screening, including a background check and drug test. In addition, an employment candidate is required to provide proof of identity and legal authority to work in the United States.

Why work for Productive Resources? 

Productive Resources is a full-service engineering firm with over two decades of experience serving leading global clients. Our expertise is project-based product development and manufacturing engineering support. Our primary focus industries are off highway equipment including agricultural, construction, defense, mining, recreational, industrial, and specialty machines.

We lead with our reputation for quality, teamwork, and innovative solutions. We invest in our people, providing resources and opportunities for ongoing development. Our workplace fosters innovation, prioritizes the well-being of our team, and encourages creativity. Our diverse experience and client base will challenge your technical skills and provide greater opportunities for growth.

We Offer Competitive Benefits:

• Group Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance available
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Insurance available
• Long-Term Disability
• Short-term Disability
• Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
• Flexible Spending Plans for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Account (HSA) Programs available
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Care Support Program complimentary health advocacy program provides 24/7 assistance.
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Caregiver Support Programs
• Financial Wellbeing Support
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Training and Development

Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly