Manufacturing Engineer II - Industrial Engineering

KYYBA, Inc

Waterloo, IA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Car Rentals, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Distribution Operations, Distribution Services, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Management, Facilities and Maintenance, Industrial Engineering, Machine Tool, Machining, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Methods, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Microsoft Office, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Process Improvement, Quality Management, Reporting Skills, Safety Training, Systems Analysis, Technical Writing, Tool and Die Manufacturing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Waterloo, IA
POSTED
1 day ago
Title: Manufacturing Engineer II - Industrial Engineering // Industrial Engineer
Location: Waterloo, IA - 50703
Duration: 24 Months (possible extension)
1st Shift: 7 AM to 3:30 PM, with minimal overtime

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

Work Details:
  • Onsite only (no remote); business casual dress code.
  • Interview preference: Onsite but open to Teams for candidates not local.
  • Will need metatarsal safety boots for first day.
  • This is a shop floor position so candidates must be comfortable in this environment.

Other Notes:
  • Fully onsite; candidate must be comfortable with factory environment and occasional intra-facility travel
  • If you are submitting a recent grad candidate, they must have an internship in a manufacturing environment.

Regarding Driving:
  • This position may drive a 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).
  • Worker will need to successfully complete safety training to be approved to drive this.
  • They will transport their computer 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.

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/