Manufacturing Engineer

Davenport, IA

$55-75K

Our Davenport, Iowa client is looking to hire a Manufacturing Engineer. This Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for supporting operations on the production floor. This includes initiating, leading and actively participating in safety, quality and profitability improvement initiatives. The Manufacturing/Industrial Engineer manages projects, leads cross-functional teams, and designs improved fixtures, tools, jibs, work instructions, training and process flow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide daily support at production’s direction, assist with problem solving resolution and provide knowledge necessary to be successful in this role.
• Support and drive continuous improvement processes by monitoring and measuring facility performance for quality, production performance and drive corrective action as needed.
• Use data and shop floor feedback to improve fixtures, tools, cell layout and work instructions.
• Use Lean manufacturing techniques in all aspects of the job to improve products and processes.
• Work with production employees to monitor processes and identify areas for improvement. Lead tool medication/repair requests with customers and maintenance.
• Measure effectiveness of training.
• Assist with production issues, conduct training and help problem solve.

Job Qualifications:

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Manufacturing Engineering or Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
• Coursework in Mistake Proofing (Poke-Yoke), 5S, Visual Management and Lean Manufacturing desired.
• Six Sigma Certificated a plus.
• 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineer, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing and ISO experience.
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects at the same time.