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Manufacturing Engineer

AERON Lifestyle Technology Inc.
Fairfield, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/1/2026

Position Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Fairfield, Iowa
Reports To: Associate Vice President of Engineering
Department: Engineering

Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday

Salary: $85,000-$100,000/year

Position Information: We are looking for a talented manufacturing engineer to oversee and improve manufacturing processes. The manufacturing engineer's responsibilities include identifying areas for improvement, maintaining high levels of manufacturing and product quality, designing new products and processes, as well as ensuring cost-efficiency and conformance with regulatory standards.

To be successful as a manufacturing engineer you should be able to work effectively within a team and have a high level of technical expertise. An outstanding manufacturing engineer should be able to develop and optimize manufacturing processes for maximum efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Evaluating existing manufacturing processes and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Determining problem resolutions and implementing improvements.
  • Developing detailed layouts for equipment, processes, and workflow.
  • Researching and developing new processes, equipment, and products.
  • Developing and implementing cost-saving measures and quality control systems.
  • Ensuring manufacturing processes, equipment, and products comply with safety standards and legal regulations.
  • Maintaining research and activity documentation and preparing reports.

Required Qualifications

  • Degree in manufacturing, industrial, or mechanical engineering required.
  • 5 years of experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering preferred.
  • Experience evaluating and troubleshooting manufacturing processes and machinery.
  • Experience using CAD, CAM, data analysis programs, and related software.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Strong organization and management skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • High level of technical expertise.
  • Strong analytical thinker.
  • Solutions oriented.
  • Willingness to travel.
  • Knowledge and/or experience with plastic injection molding, electroplating, filling is desirable.

Benefits we offer include:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Bonus Opportunities
  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending Account, Life and Disability Insurance
  • Education allowance
  • VTO for Volunteering
  • Paid parental leave
  • Bereavement leave
  • 401(k) Retirement plan with company match

Equal Opportunity, Anti-Discrimination and Harassment Policies

We are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Everyone has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including harassment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer where all applicants and associates are treated fairly in hiring, promoting, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Knowledge of manufacturing or industrial engineering methods

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Manufacturing: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,000 - $100,000

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