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Manufacturing Engineer


Reference Number: JNIAME54

Manufacturing Engineer
experience  Not Disclosed
location  Waterloo, IA
duration  24 Months
salary  Not Disclosed
jobtype  Not Disclosed
Industry  Manufacturing
duration  $33.41/hour - $38.41/hour
Job Description


Description:

Manufacturing Engineer

Major Purpose

Plans, coordinates, and performs manufacturing engineering work for a project or process. Operates in a team environment within either the enterprise product delivery process or the enterprise order fullment process. At this level, projects are of limited scope and responsibility; work plans and decisions are made within established guidelines and may be reviewed by supervisors and/or managers. May assign coordinate and review portions of the work for support personnel and contractors.


Major Duties
Carry out a range of activities under the guidance of more senior colleagues to support the analysis of information and the specification of the methods and process steps, as well as the plant, machinery, and equipment, required to design and continuously improve manufacturing or materials processes and process systems.
Contribute to the development of, and implement feasibility testing of, proposed engineering solutions to provide feedback and data to validate the design.
Carry out a range of activities under the guidance of more senior colleagues to support the drafting of engineering standards and specifications and the evaluation of the effectiveness of those standards.
Carry out inspections under the supervision of senior colleagues to evaluate the quality of engineering works and/or the integrity of existing installations or structures, and make recommendations to senior colleagues on the remedial works needed to ensure conformance with specifications and regulatory requirements.
Deliver required outcomes by coordinating activities of subcontractors and suppliers and acting as a primary point of contact for them while working within an established contract management plan.
Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems, and procedures, and use established change management programs to address them.
Help others get the most out of knowledge management systems by offering support and advice.
Carry out a range of product development and engineering activities. Use established systems to analyze customer needs and define and deliver products.
Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.
Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.


Skills, Abilities, Knowledge
Engineering Technology
Engineering Design
Engineering Development
Business Requirements Analysis
Engineering Specification
Engineering Testing
Project Schedule Management
Engineering Build
Engineering Implementation
Engineering Technical Operations Support
Health and Safety
Negotiation
Policy and Regulation
Review and Reporting
Risk Management
Contract Management
Costing and Budgeting Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level



Key Skills & Experience Required:

Degree in Technology, Engineering, Business, Computer Science, and/or Data Analytics
Open to recent grad candidates with manufacturing internships
Would consider candidates without a degree if they have 2 or more years of applicable work experience

Prefer candidates with:

Problem solving/decision making skills
Great communication
Willingness to learn


Notes:

Shift: 1st shift (7 am to 3:30 pm) – Possible overtime to support production line
Fully onsite; candidate must be comfortable with factory environment and occasional intra-facility travel


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

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