Manufacturing / Process Engineer
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About this role
Job Title: Manufacturing / Process Engineer
Location: Northeast Iowa Region (Full Relocation Provided from IA, MN, or WI)
Compensation: $80,000 – $95,000 + Performance Bonus
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer visa sponsorship. (Note: Direct-hire role; H-1B, OPT, and CPT candidates cannot be considered
.
About the Role & Locati
onWe are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing / Process Engineer to drive process stability, continuous improvement, and capital project execution. If you want high-visibility ownership over capital equipment and Lean strategy, this is i
t.
The Location: Nestled in the scenic bluff country of Northeast Iowa, this vibrant community is famous for its outdoor recreation (world-class trout streams and trails), craft breweries, and excellent quality of li
fe.
Relocation Note: Not in Iowa? We provide a full relocation package and are actively targeting engineering talent looking to make a short move from neighboring Minnesota or Wiscon
sin.
Key Responsibil
- itiesOptimize Production: Monitor floor performance, analyze production data (scrap, downtime), and lead root-cause analysis to improve throug
- hput.Drive Lean Initiatives: Champion Kaizen events and leverage Lean/Six Sigma tools to eliminate waste and optimize cycle t
- imes.Execute Capital Projects: Lead CapEx projects from cradle to grave—including equipment selection, ROI justification, vendor management, installation, and valida
- tion.Quality & Safety: Spearhead non-conformance investigations (CAPA) and integrate safety and ergonomics into process des
igns.Qualifica
- tionsEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or rela
- ted).Experience: 4–7 years of hands-on process/manufacturing engineering experience in a production environ
- ment.Skills: Proven track record with Lean manufacturing and capital equipment installation/commissio
- ning.Mindset: Must love being hands-on on the shop floor working directly with operations and maintenance t
- eams.Travel: Up to 15% travel requ
ired.
- PerksCompetitive base + performance b
- onus.Comprehensive tri-state relocation assist
- ance.Direct ownership of capital projects and site continuous improve