Industrial and Manufacturing Engineer in Spencer, Iowa at Demco Mfg

Demco is growing and is seeking an Industrial/Manufacturing Engineers for our semi-trailer manufacturing facility. Demco provides a competitive compensation & benefits package that takes into account your skills, and expertise. This position will work out of our Spencer, IA facility.

Work Schedule is Monday - Thursday 6am/4:30pm and a half day Friday rotation

Primary Duties:

• Design and improve processes of the manufacturing systems with a strong emphasis on quality, productivity, and operating costs by implementing lean concepts and sustaining ISO
• Manage projects to reduce non-value added activities
• Research and implement new tools and technology, including assisting with the quoting and purchasing process
• Analyze manufacturing processes and methods including flow, layout, and production equipment
• Design and create minor jigs and fixtures
• Administer and process time studies and line balancing
• Develop work instructions and provide training to production personnel
• Implement continuous improvement/Lean principles
• Assist with design for manufacturability for new products using the 7 stages of design process
• Collaborate closely with the maintenance group to effectuate equipment upgrades and improvements
• Confer with management, engineering and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules and other considerations to facilitate production processes
• Prepare charts for representation of statistical data
• Work with and support ISO 9001 work instructions and procedures
• Maintain accurate records and files

Qualifications/Experience:

• Equivalent to a two or four year degree preferred with major course work in an engineering curriculum or a related area of study, with at least 2 years of on the job experience; or 3-5 years of on the job experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
• Experience with fixtures and robotic welding or fabrication including press brake a plus, but not required
• Project management skills - ability to organize and manage multiple projects through manufacturing process
• Must be able to effectively present information to clients, customers and employees
• Excellent computer knowledge and skills with drafting programs
• Excellent communication skills required
• Must be detail oriented and possess a willingness to accept challenges and strive for continual improvement in all areas
• Must be safety minded and practice shop safety
• Must be self motivated to work independently

Benefits

Benefits Day 1:

• 12 Paid Holidays
• Birthday Paid Off
• PTO Accrual

Benefits 1st of the Month After 30 Days:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• The Standard Supplemental Accident and Critical Illness Insurance

Benefits 1st of the Month After 60 Days:

• 401k Retirement Plan
• Safety Shoes/Glasses Allowance

Benefits 1st of the Month After 6 Months:

• Short Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave

Demco is an equal opportunity employer. Drug screening required.