Industrial Engineer

Title: Industrial Engineer

Location: Waterloo, IA

Duration: 24 Months Contract (possible extension upon performance and client needs)

Shift Time : 1st shift position (7 am to 3:30 pm) with minimal overtime

Position Overview:

• We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with an Industrial Engineering background to join our team.
• The ideal candidate will have proven performance in past manufacturing support roles and experience conducting time studies.
• You’ll work on optimizing processes, supporting operations, and improving efficiency within our manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support manufacturing and distribution operations, focusing on quality improvement and efficiency.
• Conduct time studies and work measurement analyses for incentive pay systems such as CIPP (Continuous Improvement Pay Plan).
• Develop and improve manufacturing methods, tooling, tool design, and processes.
• Participate in total preventative maintenance and facilities management activities.
• Document processes and procedures with technical writing, ensuring clarity and compliance.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, demonstrating excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Provide shop floor support and problem-solving, spending approximately 60% of time on feet and lifting up to 10 lbs as needed.
• Utilize Microsoft Office and other relevant software to analyze data and prepare reports.
• Work flexible hours to support manufacturing operations as required.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

2 years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer (ideal); open to recent graduates with relevant internships or academic experience.

Specific Position Requirements

• Manufacturing Engineer (ideal); open to recent graduates with relevant internships or academic experience.
• Experience with manufacturing and distribution processes, quality, tooling, and facilities.
• Demonstrated experience in technical writing and communication.
• Proven track record in shop floor manufacturing, incentive pay systems, and work measurement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to be on feet for approximately 60% of the workday.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs.

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.

Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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