HireNow Staffing, Inc. Direct Placement Online Services · 16 hours ago
Manufacturing Process Engineer (Continuous Improvement)
Waterloo, Iowa, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$90K/yr - $95K/yrHireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for a leading manufacturing organization seeking a highly capable Manufacturing Process Engineer to support efficiency, throughput, and process excellence at its Waterloo, Iowa facility. The role involves optimizing manufacturing workflows, reducing waste, and improving operational efficiency while partnering closely with Manufacturing and Product Design teams.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Develop, optimize, and enhance manufacturing processes to improve productivity, safety, quality, and throughput
Partner cross-functionally to transition new technologies, equipment, and process improvements on schedule and within budget
Lead root cause analysis efforts, corrective actions, and preventative improvement initiatives
Analyze manufacturing performance data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities
Implement cost-reduction and waste-reduction initiatives that drive measurable operational impact
Monitor and improve key metrics including cycle time, yield, scrap rates, and overall equipment effectiveness
Provide hands-on troubleshooting and technical support to production teams during process disruptions
Train and guide production personnel on updated procedures, equipment changes, and new process standards
Maintain and update critical documentation including:
APQP deliverables
Machine setup procedures
Work instructions
Gage and inspection standards
Support Product Design teams to ensure manufacturability of both existing and new product designs
Own and support tooling systems including molds, dies, fixtures, gauges, and related process equipment
Deliver engineering projects with strong accountability to specifications, timelines, and cost expectations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering (required)
Proven experience in manufacturing engineering or process engineering within an industrial production environment
Strong background supporting manufacturability and collaboration with product design functions
Demonstrated experience working with tooling systems such as molds, dies, fixtures, and gauges
Strong analytical problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into action
Ability to work fully onsite in Waterloo, Iowa
Preferred
Experience in die casting or similarly complex manufacturing environments
Prior ownership of project-based process improvements or equipment implementations
Familiarity with APQP, structured quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies
A track record of delivering measurable throughput, cost, or yield improvements
Benefits
Full benefits package
Company
HireNow Staffing, Inc. Direct Placement Online Services
HireNow Staffing emerged from recognizing a gap in the job market, where a more efficient and specialized staffing approach was needed.
Founded in 2022
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase