Mechanical Project Engineer

MARSHALLTOWN is the market leader of construction tools.  We are a company where decisions are made quickly, good ideas are embraced, excellence and effort are rewarded, and we have the resources to do what we need to do when we need to do it! We are Manufacturers at our core and we’re always going to strive for the absolute best way to manufacture great products in our factories.

Reporting to the Director of Project Engineering, the successful candidate will develop and implement optimal, cost-effective automated manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards.   Coordinates and supervises manufacturing launch for new or revised products.  High energy, a strong sense of curiosity and hands-on mechanical experience is required. 

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Performs research, design, and development of manufacturing processes and product designs
• Evaluates business cases for new manufacturing processes and product designs, presents recommendations to upper management
• Creates new designs to solve difficult manufacturing problems
• Designs or sources production equipment, robotic systems and automation equipment
• Prepares detailed CAD models and drawings to facilitate fabrication

Qualifications of the Position Include:

• 5 years of progressive manufacturing/mechanical engineering experience in a manufactured products environment
• Strong organizational, problem-solving and decision-making skills in a manufacturing environment
• Experience designing machines and machine components including but not limited to shafts, bearings, motors, frames, fixturing, etc.
• Direct experience with 2 or more of the following manufacturing processes: forging, stamping, casting, welding, machining, assembly and injection molding.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; team orientation

MARSHALLTOWN offers comprehensive total rewards packages to include competitive wages, matching 401k retirement plans, Dental, Traditional and High Deductible Health Plans with employer HSA contributions, and vacation eligibility, just to name a few!

MARSHALLTOWN is proud to provide equal employment opportunity to individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, protected disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law.