Job Title: Quality & Manufacturing Process Engineer
Location: Ames, Iowa
Salary: $85-95K
Job Summary of the Quality & Manufacturing Process Engineer:The Manufacturing/Quality Engineer plays a key role in the development, optimization, and deployment of manufacturing processes to ensure efficient, high-quality production of products. This role focuses on process design and improvement rather than product design, with a strong emphasis on ensuring product quality and a successful handoff of new designs to the production team.
Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Quality& Manufacturing Process Engineer:
·Interpret engineering sketches, specifications,and other technical documentation to produce accurate and precise drawings.
·Develop, document, and refine manufacturing processes to ensure they are robust, repeatable, and cost-effective.
·Lead the design and implementation of new production methods for upcoming products and revisions.
·Collaborate with design engineering to transition product concepts into scalable manufacturing processes.
·Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve process performance.
·Maintain and update process documentation, SOPs, and forms as required by ISO 9000 standards.
·Serve as the key liaison between product development and production, ensuring design intent is maintained through launch.
·Lead pre-production process validation, including PFMEA, control plans, and capability studies.
·Support tooling, equipment, and fixture design to ensure process readiness.
·Monitor early production runs to ensure process stability and product conformity.
·Drive quality assurance by proactively identifying process risks and implementing preventive measures.
·Apply lean manufacturing tools and methodologies to reduce waste and increase throughput.
·Support internal audits and correctiveaction planning related to process and product quality.
·Lead cross-functional teams in Kaizen or other improvement initiatives.
·Partner with Quality, Design, and Operations teams to ensure alignment across process requirements and customer expectations.
·Communicate effectively with internal teams and suppliers regarding process capability, improvement plans, and projecttimelines.
·Conduct training for operators and technicians on new processes and updated standards.
Education & Experience of the Quality & Manufacturing Process Engineer:
·Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline required.
·Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering in an industrial setting.
·Strong background in process development, launch, and optimization.
·Experience with ERP systems (Syteline a plus) and ISO quality systems.
·Experience in industrial/heavy-duty products is a plus.
·Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.
·Strong proficiency in MicrosoftOffice and CAD tools.
·Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
·Familiarity with lean tools such as 5S, value stream mapping, and Six Sigma preferred.
·Proficiency in ERP systems and a strong understanding of how to leverage technology to improve operational efficiencies
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