Category: Engineering & Manufacturing
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Work Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $80,000 - $100,000
Salary: $80,000 - $100,000
Work Model: On-Site
Reference #: 46358
Join our team as a Manufacturing Engineer where engineering expertise drives innovation, quality, and continuous improvement across the manufacturing process. This hands-on role is ideal for a skilled engineer who enjoys solving complex production challenges, optimizing processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-quality products. Apply now to put your problem-solving skills to work in a position where your ideas can make a lasting impact on products, processes, and overall success!
Work Model:
- On-Site
What You Will Do:
- Design, develop, and implement weld fixtures, assembly jigs, and manufacturing aids to improve production efficiency
- Troubleshoot welding, hydraulic, and assembly issues by analyzing root causes and implementing corrective actions
- Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to source and deploy new tooling and equipment
- Investigate manufacturing defects and warranty claims, coordinating with cross-functional teams for resolution
- Develop and maintain process controls, inspection plans, and quality standards to ensure product consistency
- Conduct field investigations at customer sites to evaluate product failures and recommend improvements
- Support process optimization initiatives for welding, powder coating, and final assembly lines
- Assist in product launches by ensuring manufacturability and tolerances align with design specifications
What You Will Need to Be Successful:
- Proven experience (3-5 years) in manufacturing or related industry
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial, mechanical, electrical engineering, or a related field
- Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
- Skilled in problem-solving, root cause analysis, and process troubleshooting
- Excellent organizational, communication, and teamwork abilities
- Experience with welding, powder coating, and final assembly processes
- Familiarity with CNC machines, CMM inspection tools, or advanced manufacturing equipment
Benefits Overview:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- PTO
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About Palmer Group
At Palmer Group, making lives better is at the core of everything we do. For nearly three decades, we have partnered with organizations and individuals to provide thoughtful talent and business solutions that empower careers and drive growth.
As an employee-owned company grounded in strong ethics and values, we are committed to building lasting relationships and delivering results. Contractors working through Palmer Group are eligible to become employee-owners, giving them a stake in our shared success, and enjoy benefits including health insurance, PTO, and 401(k) options.
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