Cost Engineer

Hearth & Home Technologies is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer - Cost Improvement, to join our Fireplaces Business Unit in Mt. Pleasant, IA. We are the nation’s leading manufacturer and supplier of hearth products, including a wide variety of gas, electric, wood and pellet burning fireplaces, inserts, stoves, and accessories. Headquartered in Lakeville, Minnesota, with distribution around the world, our innovative approach is supported by a business unit structure that allows us to develop and market products with a strong focus on customers’ needs.

We are not accepting any candidates requiring company sponsorship to legally work in the United States. No agency candidates.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a visible impact on our manufacturing operations by leading automation, process optimization, and cost improvement initiatives that directly influence business performance. You'll collaborate with talented engineering and operations teams, drive meaningful change, and help shape the future of our manufacturing capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact initiatives that improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality across the facility.
• Partner with Production, Operations, and New Product Development teams to drive continuous improvement and manufacturability solutions.
• Evaluate engineering design changes in Creo and SolidWorks, ensuring seamless implementation into production.
• Optimize product designs, manufacturing processes, and workflows to improve productivity, quality, and scalability.
• Design and implement mistake-proofing (poka-yoke) solutions that reduce defects and improve customer satisfaction.
• Identify, develop, and deploy automation solutions that increase throughput, improve ergonomics, and support future growth.
• Lead cross-functional projects from concept through implementation, delivering measurable operational results.
• Analyze production data and manufacturing trends to uncover opportunities for improvement and cost reduction.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 4 years of manufacturing engineering, process improvement, or continuous improvement experience.
• Experience with CAD platforms such as Creo, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Project, and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.

Skills and Abilities

• Passion for solving complex manufacturing and process challenges.
• Strong project leadership skills with the ability to drive initiatives from idea to implementation.
• Effective communicator who can influence stakeholders and build partnerships across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on data-driven decision making.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in cross-functional environments.
• Results-oriented approach with a commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

• Primarily in a Manufacturing facility with split focus between an office environment and the production floor with core work hours of Monday through Thursday, 6:00AM – 4:20PM.

HHT Benefits Starting Day 1

• Health Care including medical, dental, and vision
• Paid Time Off pro-rated based on start date
• 8 Paid Holidays based on start date
• 401k with 6% company match

Additional Benefits

• Quarterly Cash Profit Sharing (Eligible after 1 year of service)
• Tuition Reimbursement (Eligible after 6 months of service)
• Paid Parental Leave (Eligible after 1 year of service)