Industrial Engineer

Job Title: Industrial Engineer

Job Location: Waterloo, IA

Job Duration: 24 Months (possibility of extension)

Position Overview:

• We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with an Industrial Engineering background to join our team.
• The ideal candidate will have proven performance in past manufacturing support roles and experience conducting time studies.
• You’ll work on optimizing processes, supporting operations, and improving efficiency within our manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support manufacturing and distribution operations, focusing on quality improvement and efficiency.
• Conduct time studies and work measurement analyses for incentive pay systems such as CIPP (Continuous Improvement Pay Plan).
• Develop and improve manufacturing methods, tooling, tool design, and processes.
• Participate in total preventative maintenance and facilities management activities.
• Document processes and procedures with technical writing, ensuring clarity and compliance.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, demonstrating excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Provide shop floor support and problem-solving, spending approximately 60% of time on foot and lifting up to 10 lbs. as needed.
• Utilize Microsoft Office and other relevant software to analyze data and prepare reports.
• Work flexible hours to support manufacturing operations as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer (ideal); open to recent graduates with relevant internships or academic experience.
• Experience with manufacturing and distribution processes, quality, tooling, and facilities.
• Demonstrated experience in technical writing and communication.
• Proven track record in shop floor manufacturing, incentive pay systems, and work measurement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to be on foot for approximately 60% of the workday.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs.

Regarding Driving:

• This position may drive a client-owned Gator inside the factory to get from the office area to a different office area in another part of the factory (all connected and indoors).
• Workers will need to successfully complete client safety training to be approved to drive this.
• They will transport their computers or parts/tools. Other workers could ride along if they are going to the same areas due to limited number of available Gators. This would not be driven outside.
• May also drive their personal vehicle to other facilities within a 20-mile radius.
• Rental cars are not used for this travel.