Manufacturing Engineer: 1st Shift: $80,000 – $100,000 + up to 10% bonus

Job Overview

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Exemption: Salary- Exempt

Location: Roosevelt St Ext. Office-Dubuque, IA

Base Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000 Annually + Up to 10% Bonus

Shift Time: 1st Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday (some weekends & off/split shifts)

Reports to: Engineering Manager

Job Description:
Klauer is seeking a solutions-oriented Manufacturing Engineer to design and develop tools and machinery for product manufacturing and ensure their proper installation and operation. The engineer will prepare operations manuals, train personnel, and stay current with advancements in manufacturing technology to implement new processes. This role involves conducting performance and failure analyses, collaborating with clients and stakeholders to resolve product issues, and developing strategies to enhance product quality and customization. 

What does Klauer ask of you? - Essential Duties of the Manufacturing Project Engineer Position:

• Designs tools and machines used to manufacture products. 

• Prepares operations manuals for new or existing equipment. 

• Installs new equipment and ensures that it operates correctly; trains others to operate new machinery. 

• Maintains knowledge of new and developing manufacturing technology, equipment, and applications; applies this knowledge to recommend and implement new technology and processes. 

• Conducts or assists with performance and failure analysis of defective products or materials; identifies, recommends, or executes corrective actions. 

• Collaborates with clients, customers, and other stakeholders to identify and resolve problems with delivered products. 

• Drafts and recommends procedures to establish or improve quality standards, standard repairs, process controls, and inspection methods. 

• Develop and implement strategies to increase quality and customization of products. 

• Perform other related duties as assigned.
   

The Ideal Candidate:
Klauer seeks solutions-oriented candidates to implement company strategy and objectives within their department. The goal is to promote cultural values and persevere through obstacles to achieve winning results for Klauer and its customers. The Manufacturing Project Engineer possesses the qualifications and characteristics listed below: 

• Self-motivated, proactive, and willing to roll up your sleeves when necessary. 

• Able to operate resourcefully in dynamic environments. 

• Organized, detail-oriented, and proficient at follow-up. 

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. 

• Ability to interact with team members and department heads with candor, tact, patience, and diplomacy. 

• Ability to think outside the box, create machine specifications, and quote requests.  

Core Competency Expectations: 

• Leads the design and implementation of complex manufacturing projects. Develops and implements predictive maintenance strategies to optimize equipment performance. 

• Utilizes advanced mathematical and scientific principles to analyze and solve intricate problems. 

• Attends industry forums and conferences, sharing expertise and contributing to thought leadership. 

• Utilizes advanced tooling design techniques, such as material selection and coatings. 

• Develops and implements advanced process control strategies to optimize production output. 

• Implements advanced predictive maintenance strategies using data analytics. 

• Trains applicable team members on advanced process optimization techniques and tools. 

• Identifies and mitigates project risks and proactively communicates updates to stakeholders. 

• Manages project execution to ensure adherence to budget, schedule & scope. 

• Submits project deliverables, ensuring adherence to quality standards. 

• Determines the relative priority of the project with respect to greater initiatives. 

• Designs and conducts controlled experiments or tests to validate hypotheses and verify proposed solutions. 

• Leads cross-functional teams in troubleshooting complex problems, leveraging diverse expertise and perspectives. 

• Develops and implements continuous improvement initiatives to drive incremental wins in quality, efficiency, and process. 

• Provides technical guidance and mentorship to team members, sharing best practices and lessons learned from previous troubleshooting experiences.

Preferred Experience & Education: 

• AutoCAD/SolidWorks or experience utilizing 2D & 3D design software.  

• Financial acumen, project management, and resource allocation.  

• BS in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering. In lieu of a 4-year degree, 7-10 years of relevant experience may be considered. 

 Who is Klauer Manufacturing Company? 

Founded in 1870, Klauer was built on hard work, quality products, and service. Our mission is to enable our customers in the building products industry to win through the quality, consistency, and predictability of everything we do. We have three locations in Dubuque, IA, where our goal is to provide our employees with a safe and family-oriented work environment for our employees. As a team, we maintain our mission through our cultural values and company priorities: safety, attitude, effort, and accountability. 

What can you expect from Klauer Manufacturing? 

You can expect to feel part of the Klauer Manufacturing family, which is inclusive, regardless of gender, background, disability, or status. We offer a generous benefits package for all team members, including work-hour flexibility, health, vision, dental, company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) retirement plan, 10 paid holidays, 3 weeks of vacation, paid funeral leave, and paid jury duty. 

Physical Demands:
Physical demands for this job require standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, and stooping.