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Job Title: Product Delivery Process Weld Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Des Moines Works
Shift: 1st Shift (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM) | Minimal Overtime
Work Type: Fully Onsite
Job Summary
We are seeking a Product Delivery Process Weld Manufacturing Engineer to support manufacturing operations within a shop-floor environment. This role focuses on welding process development, automation, tooling implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives supporting new product launches and manufacturing efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Concept, design, and procure weld tooling, robotic weld systems, specialized racks, and material handling equipment.
- Utilize engineering tools to determine process sequence, communicate risks, and ensure safe and ergonomic manufacturing methods.
- Support issue resolution activities and drive achievement of quality and production metrics.
- Participate in quality initiatives including:
- Function Geometry Reviews (FGR)
- Design Process Assembly Reviews (DPAR)
- Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
- Identify and implement product performance improvements and cost reduction opportunities within welding operations.
- Develop and implement lean manufacturing cell layouts to improve material flow and presentation.
- Support capital and labor estimates through accurate routing creation and labor planning within SAP.
- Assist with launch and production readiness for new product lines.
- Lead and support manufacturing improvement projects from concept through implementation.
Required Skills
- Understanding of weld tooling design, robotic/automation systems, work center design, and line layout.
- Experience supporting complex welded assemblies and manufacturing processes.
- Strong problem-solving skills with ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Familiarity with:
- Microsoft Office
- Project planning tools (wPlanner/MPP)
- SAP
- 3D modeling software
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 25%.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with automated manufacturing work cells or robotic programming.
- Experience using Creo, SolidWorks, and/or AutoCAD.
- Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerances (GD&T).
- Experience working in a union manufacturing environment.
- Shop floor manufacturing experience including work measurement or incentive pay systems.
- Knowledge of capital budgeting and capital equipment justification.
- Understanding of Enterprise Product Delivery Process (EPDP).
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Weld, Mechanical Engineering, or related Technology
- OR
- Minimum 5 years of technical experience supporting automated welding operations in lieu of a degree.
Work Environment
- Fully onsite position.
- Business casual dress code.
- Shop-floor manufacturing environment.
- Approximately 50% of time spent on feet within the factory.
- Safety footwear (metatarsal boots) required starting Day 1.
- Interviews conducted via Teams; onsite interviews may be arranged for local candidates.
Additional Requirements
- Must be comfortable working in a manufacturing/factory environment.
- Occasional travel between nearby facilities may be required.
- Position may require operating approved internal transportation vehicles within the facility after completing required safety training.
- No visa sponsorship available now or in the future.