Manufacturing Engineer

Making the famous Little Trees air fresheners here in the USA since 1952.

Summary:

The Manufacturing Engineer improves manufacturing processes and equipment performance. This hands-on role helps increase efficiency, solve manufacturing challenges, and drive continuous improvement.

This position is 100% on-site in DeWitt, IA.

Responsibilities:

• Process Improvement: Analyze production data, workflows, cycle times, material flow, and process constraints to improve safety, quality, productivity, and throughput.
• Mechanical Design & Tooling: Develop practical tooling, fixtures, machine modifications, and automation solutions that improve safety, quality, productivity, and operational performance.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives that eliminate bottlenecks, reduce variation, and improve overall manufacturing performance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering personnel to implement and validate improvements.
• Documentation & Technical Drawings: Develop and maintain engineering documentation including 3D models, manufacturing drawings, bills of material (BOMs), engineering change documentation, and assembly instructions.
• Manufacturing Technology: Lead equipment upgrades, automation initiatives, and manufacturing technology improvements from concept through implementation, including planning, design, testing, validation, commissioning, and results tracking.

Requirements:

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated success implementing process improvements and improving safety, quality, productivity, or operational efficiency.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or a related engineering discipline.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, root cause analysis, mechanical systems, pneumatics, and material properties. Ability to apply engineering principles to improve manufacturing performance, quality, and efficiency.
• Design Proficiency: Proficiency with SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software to develop tooling, fixtures, machine improvements, and manufacturing drawings.
• Travel: Ability to travel 10-20% as needed, including periodic visits to the sister manufacturing facility in Watertown, NY.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with automation, controls, or robotics.
• Experience in high-speed, high-volume manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience leading capital or manufacturing improvement projects.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.

Benefits include immediate eligibility in 401K Savings Plan & Match, Medical & Dental/Vision Insurance, weekly Dependent Care Reimbursement, Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, on-site Café & Fitness Center and free family fitness memberships.

For more information, or to apply visit jobs.littletrees.com