Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: (Manufacturing Engineer)

Are you a [Manufacturing Engineer] professional seeking a dynamic and rewarding opportunity? Our client, a leading company in [Automotive Industry], is looking for a talented [Manufacturing Engineer] to join their growing team in [Ankeny, IA]!

About Kyyba:

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.

At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.

Job Description

Title: Manufacturing Engineer II – Weld // Weld Engineer // Product Delivery Process Weld Manufacturing Engineer

Location: 825 SW Irvinedale Drive, PO Box 1595 (Hwy 415 N), Ankeny, IA - 50023

Duration: 24 Months (possible extension)

1st Shift: 7 AM to 3:30 PM, minimal overtime

Pay: $36 - $42 / Hr. on w2

Your Responsibilities:

As a Product Delivery Process Weld Manufacturing Engineer, based in Des Moines, you will:

• Concept and procure weld tooling, robotic weld systems, specialized racks, and material handling equipment utilizing E-Tools to determine the sequence of events, communicate issues and verify safety and ergonomic methods.

• Support issue resolution, and achieving quality metrics.

• Participate in quality activities, such as: Function Geometry Reviews (FGRs), Design Process Assembly Reviews (DPARs), and Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (PFMEAs) activities.

• Innovate to implement product performance improvements and cost reductions for welding operations.

• Support the development and implementation of lean cell layouts to improve material flow and material presentation in areas of responsibility.

• Support Appropriation for Expenditure (AFE) labor and capital estimates by developing accurate, timely, labor estimates and part routings in SAP for program management.

• Support the launch of new product lines.

What Skills You Need:

• Understanding of weld tooling design, robotic/automation systems development, work center design, line design, and complex welded assemblies.

• Ability to support the improvement of overall product flow and line design within the factory, working through and directing projects from start to finish.

• Experience with problem solving and working in a team environment.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Familiar with Microsoft Office applications, wPlanner/MPP, SAP, and 3D Modeling.

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 25%.

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Expertise with complex automated manufacturing work cells / robotic programming.

• Experience with Creo, Solidworks and/or AutoCAD.

• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerances (GD&T).

• Work experience in a union environment.

• Experience with shop floor manufacturing, incentive pay systems, and work measurement.

• High level of knowledge of capital budgeting and capital equipment justification.

• Understanding of the Enterprise Product Delivery Process (EPDP).

Education (or equivalent work experience):

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Industrial/Weld/Mechanical Engineering or Technology OR minimum 5 years working in a technical role supporting automated welding operations in lieu of a degree.

Work Details:

• Onsite only (no remote), Business casual dress code.

• Interview preference: Teams but will consider onsite if candidate is local.

• Will need metatarsal safety boots for first day.

• This is a shop floor position so candidates must be comfortable in this environment.

• ~50% time spent on feet within the factory.

Other Notes:

• Fully onsite; candidate must be comfortable with factory environment and occasional intra-facility travel.

• Manager would like to see candidates who have interests in manufacturing and automation.

• Must be a great team player who has a strong work ethic.

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.

Location: (825 SW Irvinedale Drive, PO Box 1595 (Hwy 415 N), Ankeny, IA - 50023)

Page Range Where Required ($36 - $42)

Disclaimer:

Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.”

It is the policy of Kyyba to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Kyyba at 248-813-9665

Rewards:

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Term life

Voluntary life and disability insurance

Optional Pre-paid legal plan

Optional Identity theft plan

Optional Medical and dependent FSA

Work-visa sponsorship

Opportunity for advancement

Long-term assignment with opportunity for hire by client

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