Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer (Weld)
Client: Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company
Location: Ankeny, IA 50023
Duration: 24 Months (Extension/Conversion Possible)
Shift: 1st Shift (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM + OT)Job Summary Drives welding engineering initiatives across product development and production. Focuses on
robotic welding, tooling design, and process optimization while supporting new product launches and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities - Design and implement welding processes and tooling
- Support robotic welding systems and automation projects
- Drive quality improvements and cost reduction initiatives
- Collaborate across engineering, production, and suppliers
Core Duties - Develop weld tooling, robotic systems, and material handling solutions
- Define process flow, line layouts, and work center design
- Support quality activities (FGR, DPAR, PFMEA)
- Troubleshoot welding and production issues
- Lead or support new product line launches
- Create labor estimates, routings, and capital planning inputs (SAP)
- Improve factory flow using lean manufacturing principles
Technical Focus - Robotic welding & automation systems
- Weld tooling & fixture design
- Line design & material flow optimization
- Quality engineering tools (PFMEA, GD&T)
Required Qualifications - Bachelor's in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Welding/Industrial Engineering
(or 5+ years in automated welding environments) - Experience with welding systems and fabrication processes
- Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills
- Familiarity with SAP, MS Office, and manufacturing tools
- Ability to work on shop floor (~50% time)
Preferred Skills - Robotics programming (automation cells)
- CAD tools (Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
- GD&T knowledge
- Lean manufacturing & EPDP exposure
- Capital equipment planning & budgeting
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