Manufacturing Engineer | $70, 000-$80,000/yr DOE

Direct Hire Opportunity!

Aventure Staffing is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a well established manufacturing company in Estherville, IA. This is a direct hire opportunity. The qualified candidate will plan, direct and coordinate manufacturing/engineering projects relating to all production departments and processes for the company.  Engineering or Technical Bachelor's degree is a must with 3-5 years related experience and/or training, or combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities:

• Assist all department Team Leads in evaluation manufacturing capabilities and developing corrective action for problems relating to production, quality of materials and recommend revision of methods of operation, alterations in equipment layout and other changes considerations to facilitate production
• processes or improve standards Provide support to the Maintenance Department in trouble-shooting, problem solving, fabrication, assembly, and repair of new or modified mechanical components or assemblies for industrial equipment and machinery such as; power equipment, servo systems, robots, robot controllers, programmable controllers, machine tools and other systems, for integration into the manufacturing process 
• Responsible for design draft and trouble shooting of tooling and fixtures
• Perform other reasonably similar duties and responsibilities as may be required in the performance of the position and as assigned by the Process Manager
• Develop capital projects in accordance with company guidelines from cradle to grave including but not limited to; gathering quotes, tracking timelines, develop and follow budgeted spending, coordination with cross-functional team and ensuring each project is safely executed and sustained
• Evaluate current processes and develop techniques for improving the safety of our workforce, productivity/efficiency of our resources and quality of our finished goods
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Engineering or Technical Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from a four year college or university
• Three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge and experience with LEAN Enterprise required
• Ability to interpret business plans and meetings to generate specific actions for Maintenance Techs
• Ability to motivate and manage maintenance team
• Ability to work in a Lean Manufacturing environment
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations is required
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, co-workers, shop personnel, clients, customers, and general public is required
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions is required
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram from and deal with several  abstract and concrete variables is also required

Benefits and Pay:

• $70,000-$80,000/yr
• Group health insurance plans dental, vision, workmen’s compensation,
• 401k matching funds
• Term life insurance, disability insurance, and flex plan

Our job is to get YOU hired (and it's free!) For more information, call or stop by our office today!  If you've applied to Aventure before, simply give us a call to put your name in for this position.

511 Grand Ave. Spencer, IA 712.262.5990

Aventure Staffing is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. A drug screen and background may be required.