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Manufacturing Engineer - Foundry

Epitec, Inc

Waterloo, IA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$36–$43 Per Hour
LOCATION
Waterloo, IA
POSTED
2 days ago
Title: Foundry Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Waterloo, Iowa – Waterloo Works - Foundry
Details: Contract with ongoing need, opportunity for direct hire, fully onsite role
Pay Rate: $36.00 – 43.00/hr. based on benefit inclusions and experience

2nd shift (3:30 PM–12:00 AM) or 3rd shift (10:30 PM–7:00 AM) based on candidate availability

Candidates located in the Midwest are preferred.

Job Summary
As a Foundry OFP Manufacturing Engineer, you will plan, coordinate, and execute manufacturing engineering projects across the foundry in a team-based environment. This role is fully onsite and heavily shop-floor focused (~75% of time), partnering closely with engineers, supervisors, and operators to support the order fulfillment process. Additional role expectations include business casual dress, Teams-based interviewing, and the ability to work safely and effectively in a factory environment (including prolonged time on feet and lifting up to 30 lbs). Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this position.


Responsibilities
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute manufacturing engineering projects across foundry operations.
  • Collaborate daily with cross-functional teams (engineering, supervision, and operators) to drive project outcomes.
  • Spend ~75% of time on the shop floor supporting production and engineering activities.
  • Participate in/complete required safety training and follow all shop-floor safety requirements (including metatarsal safety boots on day one).
  • Support occasional intra-facility travel; may operate a company-owned utility vehicle indoors after required safety approval and may drive a personal vehicle to nearby facilities (within ~20 miles) as needed.

Years of Experience and Education
  • 1+ year of foundry/process engineering experience (required).
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Technology (preferred) or relevant equivalent work experience.

Skills Required
  • Foundry/process engineering fundamentals and practical production-floor support experience.
  • Strong project coordination/project management skills; ability to drive work to completion.
  • Effective team collaboration in a cross-functional manufacturing environment.
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Comfort working in a shop-floor environment with significant time on feet and physical activity.
  • Desired (nice-to-have): Manufacturing line/process design experience.
  • Desired (nice-to-have): Experience with SAP, MES, Creo, and/or AutoCAD.
  • Desired (nice-to-have): Controls engineering and/or safety system design experience.
  • Desired (nice-to-have): Robotics programming (FANUC) and troubleshooting experience.

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About the Company

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Epitec, Inc

Epitec is a leading staffing and recruiting services company with a mission to make staffing personal. We go beyond traditional hiring by truly understanding our candidates and matching them with the perfect opportunities. We offer competitive compensation, career growth, and support throughout the entire process. Working with top Fortune 500 companies, we are recognized for our excellence with numerous awards, including Best & Brightest and diversity recognitions. At Epitec, we're redefining the future of employment. 

COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Professional Development, 401K, Employee Referral Program, Life Insurance
FOUNDED
1978
WEBSITE
https://epitec.com/

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