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Manufacturing Engineer

viva
Waterloo, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/18/2027
PDP Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly

What Skills You Need (Required skills/experiences)
Effective communication and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
Knowledge in one of the following areas: manufacturing, distribution, quality, tool design, maintenance, facilities

What Makes You Stand Out (Desired skills/experiences)
Background in Engineering (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, power systems, etc.)
Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment
Demonstrated conflict resolution skills
Demonstrated project management skills
Experience with manufacturing software like: Creo View, AutoCAD, SAP

Education
Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering/technology discipline or equivalent experience
Will consider recent graduate candidates.

Software Skills
Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, OneNote, etc.
3D Modeling (Creo View, SolidWorks, etc.)
AutoCAD

Regarding Driving:
This position may drive a client 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 client 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.

Notes:
Fully onsite; candidate must be comfortable with factory environment and occasional intra-facility travel
Shift: 1st shift (7 am to 3:30 pm) – minimal overtime
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.
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status

Salary : $40 - $45

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