Manufacturing Engineer II - Factory Engineering

KYYBA, Inc

Waterloo, IA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
AutoCAD, CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Capital Budgeting, Capital Equipment, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Distribution Services, Electricity, Engineering Software, Ergonomics, Hydraulic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Machine Tool, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Operational Improvement, Operational Support, Operations Management, PTC Creo, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Design, Production Support, Project/Program Management, Quality Management, SAP, Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, Vendor/Supplier Quality Management, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Waterloo, IA
POSTED
2 days ago
Title: Manufacturing Engineer II - Factory Engineering // PDP ME Assembly
Location: Waterloo, IA 50703 (onsite; may travel locally for meetings)
Duration: 24 Months (possible extension)
1st Shift: 7:00 AM 3:30 PM; must be open to short-term 3rd shift (2-3 months based on build schedules), overtime possible

Position Overview:
  • Join our manufacturing engineering team supporting production operations and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • The engineer will spend approximately 50% of their time on the shop floor and may travel to other Waterloo facilities for training.
  • After completing training, the role may involve operating a Gator for onsite duties.
  • Business casual attire is required; metatarsal shoes/boots must be worn on the first day.

Responsibilities:
  • Support manufacturing and distribution processes, quality improvement, tooling and tool design.
  • Utilize computer-aided design and engineering tools (AutoCAD, Creo, etc.).
  • Apply design for manufacturing principles; work on incentive pay systems and ergonomics.
  • Participate in capital budgeting, equipment justification, and facility improvement.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams; communicate effectively and solve problems.
  • Execute and support continuous improvement projects.
  • Adapt to line/process design changes, material flow/presentation, visual management, and cycle balancing.
  • May operate a Gator onsite following successful completion of training.

Required Skills & Experience:
  • Proficiency in CAD/engineering software.
  • Understanding of manufacturing/distribution processes and quality systems.
  • Knowledge of tooling, tool design, and preventive maintenance.
  • Experience with Design for manufacturing and ergonomics principles.
  • Awareness of capital budgeting processes.
  • Background in engineering (manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, power systems, etc.).
  • Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Skills & Experience:
  • 2+ years in manufacturing engineering, product design, material flow, operations, supply management, or quality.
  • 1+ years in line/process design, visual management, or material presentation.
  • Experience with enterprise product delivery process (EPDP).
  • Familiarity with SAP, Creo-view, AutoCAD, and MAAP.
  • Demonstrated project management and continuous improvement success.

Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial technology, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.

Software Proficiency:
  • Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, AutoCAD, Creo, SAP.

Interview Process:
  • Initial interviews conducted via Microsoft Teams, position works onsite.

Additional Information:
  • Business casual dress code.
  • Must wear metatarsal footwear from day one.

About the Company

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KYYBA, Inc

Kyyba group of companies are privately held and specialize in staff augmentation, application software and project solutions. In operation for more than 15 years, we have earned an enviable track record and reputation within all the industries we serve. Our unique processes and maturity enables us to understand the needs of the business organizations and provide business solutions that match the real and compelling needs of our customers.

Headquartered in Michigan, Kyyba has multiple office locations and we serve local, regional and national client base consisting of Fortune 500 and middle market companies. Kyyba extends the above solutions and services to a broad spectrum of industry verticals ranging from automotive, insurance, technology, financial, transportation, government and so on.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
http://www.kyyba.com/