Manufacturing Engineer

Begin your Manufacturing Engineer career with a global industry leader where you will be able to make an impact on the organization!  

If you recently obtained your engineering degree or have a few years of experience under your belt, this is your opportunity to earn competitive pay (up to $70k in your first year + 15% bonus), ownership in the company with the ESOP, enjoy a daytime M-F schedule, and experience upward mobility in your career. 

Precision Pulley & Idler, a worldwide industry leader in conveying components, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join their team in the Humboldt, IA area. 

If you have an Engineering Degree and/or 1 – 3 years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer, as well as a mechanical aptitude, PPI wants to hear from you! 

Why you should join the PPI team: 

• Competitive compensation package: Base salary ranging from $60,000 – $70,000/yr or more, depending on experience. Plus, a yearly bonus target of 15%. You can earn up to $80,500 in your first year! 
• Wealth-building ESOP program! PPI is proud to be an employee-owned company. You will earn shares of the business as you become more tenured and build wealth as an employee-owner of PPI! 
• Exceptional Benefits package – Including world-class health benefits the 1st of the month after employment begins, dental benefits at no additional cost, 2 weeks of paid vacation available upon hire, 9 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays, paid volunteer time, 401k and more! 
• Career advancement and Growth: Now is an exciting time to join PPI and make a substantial impact on the organization. As PPI continues to grow, there will be many opportunities for upward mobility. 
• Projects and Equipment: You will never get bored and enjoy working on projects involving continuous improvement, waste elimination, a wide variety of CNC equipment, and more! 
• Flexible daytime Monday – Friday schedule. 
• Stability and Innovation – PPI’s culture focuses on innovation and dedication to staying at the forefront of the industry, which has allowed them to experience continued success for nearly 50 years. 

Essential duties/responsibilities: 

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes by studying product and manufacturing methods, develop innovative processes and solutions to manufacturing challenges in support of Precision Inc.’s strategic initiatives 
• Evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research; applies knowledge or product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators 
• Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors 
• Assure product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing-finished product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes 
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout 
• Provide technical assistance to manufacturing process of new and existing products 
• Provide manufacturing engineering information by answering questions and requests 
• Complete design and development projects by training and guiding technicians 
• Lead and support continuous improvement activities and assist with cost reduction projects 
• Establish and maintain plant layouts 
• Assist Industrial Engineers with establishing and maintaining production limits at each facility 
• Provide support and resources to office and production floor employees 
• Create and maintain visual work instructions 
• Create and maintain preventive maintenance work instructions for machines 
• Recommend, specify, approve, and buying of services, equipment, parts, and outsourcing 
• Lead and/or participate in workshop activities 
• Support development and launch of new product to ensure a successful transition into production 

About the Company: Precision was founded in 1977 by a group of six individuals who believed that a manufacturing company should support and provide job opportunities for small communities in Iowa and supply quality products to the industrial conveyor pulley market.  Today, Precision has over 1,000 employees, 25 facilities in 13 different locations that include manufacturing plants, warehouses, service centers, offices, technology and training center in the US and manufacturing facilities and service centers internationally. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.