Production Engineer
West Branch, Iowa, United States of America
Full Time
2 weeks ago
No Visa Sponsorship
Key skills
AssemblyERPSAP
About this role
Role Overview
- Analyze production area requirements based on assembly plans and ensure the timely availability of tools, equipment, and resources to meet the production schedule.
- Monitor, analyze, and report production KPIs to identify performance gaps and continuous improvement opportunities.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives by implementing corrective and preventive action plans to enhance safety, quality, cost, and delivery performance.
- Provide technical support and guidance to production teams, fostering a collaborative, safe, and high‑performance work environment.
- Participate in and manage production‑related projects aimed at improving efficiency, capacity, and process stability.
- Contribute to the improvement and optimization of workstation and line layouts in coordination with Industrial Engineering, HSE, and other relevant departments.
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations, company standards, and best practices.
- Support root cause analysis (RCA) and define corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) related to defects, non‑conformities, and process deviations.
- Identify and mitigate operational risks, ergonomic concerns, and unsafe conditions on the shop floor.
- Support workforce planning activities, including skills matrix development and cross‑training initiatives to enhance flexibility and resilience.
- Support internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory or certification inspections.
- Lead or actively participate in cross‑functional improvement and problem‑solving initiatives involving Production, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and Supply Chain.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline required.
- 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing of Wind energy, Automotive, Aerospace, Heavy equipment or Industrial manufacturing.
- Hands on experience in manufacturing or assembly operations.
- Process improvement and KPI monitoring.
- Root cause analysis (RCA, CAPA).
- Safety and quality initiatives.
- ERP/MES systems (SAP commonly).
- Shop floor support experience working with operators, supervisors, and maintenance.
- Participation in audits, layout changes, and small to mid size projects.
- Experience with large assemblies and heavy components.
- Proven continuous improvement results.
- Ability to work in shift‑based or dynamic production environments.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical or mechanical schematics and assembly instructions.
- Understanding of ISO 9000:2000 Quality System is a plus.
- Ability to travel domestic and international locations to project sites and on business as required with the ability to obtain a passport.
- Must possess a full valid driver’s license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy.
Tech Stack
- Assembly
- ERP
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Three (3) weeks accrued (120 hours)
- Medical & Pharmacy Insurance with multiple options to best meet your needs
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contribution
- Flex Spending Account (FSA)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short-Term / Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Student Debt Repayment
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellbeing, Family Planning, and Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Parental Leave
- Calm Subscription
- Gym Membership Reimbursement
- Accident Insurance
- Legal Plans
- Spot Pet Insurance
- Auto and Home Insurance
- And much more…