What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Manufacturing Engineer position at Iowa Rotocast Plastics, Inc.?
About the Company
Iowa Rotocast Plastics, Inc. creates products that make dreams a reality. We are a manufacturer and supplier of premier merchandising equipment, including rotationally molded plastic products, wire racks, electric refrigeration, and fabricated portables for food and beverage concessionaires. We are also home to Grizzly coolers and products. IRP clientele includes Fortune 500 companies such as Anheuser Busch, Miller Coors, Pepsi Co, Gatorade, Coca-Cola, Constellation Brands, Nestlé Waters, and many more of the largest global brands in food & beverage! We look for people who want to bring their best. Always embracing differences and workforce diversity. IRP values a promote within policy driven by career development and broadening skill sets.
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Industrial Manufacturing Engineer to optimize and enhance our production processes. This role involves managing process improvement projects, designing efficient workflows and workspaces, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive productivity, quality, and cost-effectiveness. The Industrial Manufacturing Engineer will conduct time and motion studies, develop and implement manufacturing methods, and ensure compliance with industry standards and customer expectations. Additionally, this position requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, proficiency in CAD software, and the ability to train and support production personnel. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining a safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage projects related to process improvements and system implementations
- Collaborate with quality control team, ensuring products meet specified standards and customer expectations
- Conduct time and motion studies to analyze work processes and identify opportunities for time and efficiency improvements
- Design efficient workspaces and layouts that enhance productivity and reduce unnecessary movements
- Develop and implement systems and methods to optimize production process, including workflow, layout, and resource utilization
- Develop prototypes for new products or processes, and conduct test to validate and refine manufacturing methods
- Work closely with cross-functional team, including industrial design, quality control, production, to achieve common goals and resolve issues
- Train production personnel on new processes, equipment, and changes. Providing ongoing support and troubleshooting for manufacturing issues
- Create and maintain documentation related to manufacturing processes, including SOP’s, work instructions and process flowcharts
- Implement and oversee continuous improvements initiatives
- Identify areas in the manufacturing process that can be improved for increased efficiency, cost-effectiveness and quality
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
Required Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address issues in manufacturing processes
- Knowledge of CAD software
- Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, convey technical information, and provide training to production personnel
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment
- Thoroughness and attention to detail to ensure that manufacturing processes meet specifications and quality standards
- Dependable and Reliable worker
- Proficiency in using computer software for data analysis, simulation modeling, and other engineering tasks
Pay range and compensation package
Iowa Rotocast Plastics offers a great work environment and leading rewards package
- Competitive performance-based wages
- Generous benefit plans: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Life and Disability
- Employee Health Program
- 401(k) pension plan with employer match
- Paid-Time-Off
- Nine paid Holidays
- Bereavement Leave
- Employee events
- Employee discounts on IRP & Grizzly products
Equal Opportunity Statement
Iowa Rotocast Plastics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment regardless of the individual's race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
