Manufacturing Engineer II – Machining & Sheet Metal

12 months contract ; May extend

1st shift 6- 2:30 PM OT hours needed if requested. Metatarsal safety boots are required on their first day.

Visa sponsorship is not available, now or in the near future, for this position.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Manufacturing Engineer II located in Dubuque, IA, you will plan, coordinate, and perform manufacturing engineering work supporting machining, sheet metal, and tool design processes.

You will work in a team environment to develop and improve manufacturing processes, equipment, and engineering solutions that meet established safety, quality, cost, and project requirements.

• Analyze manufacturing information and define the methods, process steps, machinery, tooling, and equipment needed to support production
• Design and continuously improve manufacturing processes and systems to achieve cost and quality objectives
• Develop engineering solutions and coordinate feasibility testing to support solution development and validation
• Support the development, application, and evaluation of engineering standards and specifications
• Inspect engineering work, equipment, installations, or structures and recommend corrective actions needed to meet specifications and regulatory requirements
• Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems, and procedures and implement improvements through established change management processes
• Coordinate activities with suppliers, subcontractors, and other external resources in accordance with established project and contract management plans
• Support product development and engineering activities by analyzing customer needs and delivering appropriate manufacturing solutions
• Manage assigned engineering activities within established project plans, schedules, and goals
• Provide technical support and guidance to help others effectively use engineering and knowledge management systems

SKILL SET REQUIREMENTS

• Manufacturing engineering experience involving machining, sheet metal fabrication, tooling, equipment, or related manufacturing processes
• Ability to develop, implement, test, and improve engineering designs and manufacturing solutions
• Experience preparing and applying technical engineering specifications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret complex or conflicting information
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage work within an established project schedule
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for working with different audiences
• Ability to make timely decisions and remain accountable for commitments
• Knowledge of safe work systems, applicable policies, regulations, and risk-management practices
• Ability to work collaboratively with production teams, suppliers, contractors, and other engineering functions

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience designing or improving machining, sheet metal, tooling, or related manufacturing processes
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose operational problems and implement practical engineering solutions
• Experience coordinating engineering work with suppliers, subcontractors, or other external partners
• Ability to develop feasibility testing approaches and evaluate engineering outcomes
• Experience creating clear technical specifications, engineering documentation, and reports
• Working knowledge of project management, contract management, costing, or budgeting
• A continuous-improvement mindset and the ability to identify inefficiencies in existing processes
• Ability to provide technical guidance and build alignment among stakeholders with different priorities

Education

Ideally, you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in one of the following:

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline

• Equivalent manufacturing engineering education, training, and relevant professional experience