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Mechanical Engineer

Laurens, IA

• Develops, evaluates and improves manufacturing methods.
• Determines the processes, identifies the materials and supplies to be used, and designs and builds appropriate fixtures necessary for efficient and cost effective manufacturing.
• Performs engineering activities in compliance with established company and manufacturing standards, engineering principles, customer requirements, and related specifications.
• Incorporate engineering specifications into design, process, or techniques and provide feedback to capture lessons learned.
• Plan and implement new technologies to increase productivity and efficiency.
• Improve manufacturing process cost.
• Ensure solutions achieve required quality levels, reliability, and consistency.
• Work with Shop Personnel to achieve goals, production, and efficiency.
• Performs all work in a safety conscious manner. Be aware of dangers and take all appropriate counter measures to protect yourself and others around you.
• Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Supports the Quality Management System
• Supports new business development – may need to assist in development of drawings and specification sheets.
• Design new Lean concepts or evaluate and implement existing concepts, best practices, and effective manufacturing techniques.
• Responsible to maintain a clean and safe work area consistent with the Company’s housekeeping policies.
• Supply support to other departments as necessary

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or equivalent; or four to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. A high degree of mechanical aptitude, analytical ability, detail oriented and demonstrable abilities to analyze, evaluate and conceive original approaches. Must know Microsoft Applications – Word, Excel & PPT. Strong oral and written communication skills with an ability to communicate with all levels of the organization. Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Status: Full Time

Salary: $57,500 – $85,000 Per Year

Category: Engineering

Occuaption: Mechanical Engineering

Industry: Manufacturing - Other