Arkansas Archives - Palmer Group

Senior Industrial Engineer
Our Iowa-based client, operating for over 100 years, is seeking a skilled Senior Industrial Engineer to join its growing engineering team. As a Senior Industrial Engineer, you’ll lead the conception, execution, and oversight of engineering initiatives to enhance manufacturing methodologies, operations, and processes. Your role is crucial in enabling efficient product manufacturing, reducing costs, improving product quality, and increasing distribution throughput and productivity, all while prioritizing safety performance. Collaboration with Operations, Design Engineering, and Automation Engineering teams will be key in achieving these objectives. Apply today to learn more!

Work model:
- On-Site
What you will do:
- Ensure alignment of processes, measurements, standards, and efforts with safety, delivery, quality, and cost objectives
- Utilize strong analytical skills to solve problems and create cost-effective solutions
- Oversee installation and process improvement projects, including productivity and technology enhancements
- Finish all project assignments within the established scope, budget, and schedule
- Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to drive operational excellence
What you will need to be successful:
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or mechanical engineering is mandatory
- Possess 5+ years of practical, hands-on experience (experience working with automated manufacturing equipment and processes preferred)
- Demonstrate willingness to proactively engage in tasks and take necessary actions to achieve desired outcomes consistently
- Exhibit the ability to adeptly navigate uncertain circumstances, drive execution, and guide peers
Benefits overview:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k
- PTO
Interested and qualified candidates can contact Alex Borsay at (515) 225-7000 or aborsay@thepalmergroup.com.
June 19, 2025
Industrial Engineering Manager
Our 100+ year old client is a market leader in construction tools, where innovation, efficiency, and excellence drive success. Their state-of-the-art facilities foster collaboration, agility, and reward for hard work, creating an environment where bold ideas are embraced, decisions are made swiftly, and the resources needed to excel are readily available.

As an Industrial Engineering Manager, you’ll spearhead engineering projects that optimize manufacturing methods, enhance operational efficiency, and drive continuous improvement in quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness. You’ll play a critical role in increasing distribution throughput and productivity while working closely with operations, design, and automation engineering teams to refine and innovate processes.

If you’re ready to contribute to a dynamic, results-driven team, this opportunity is for you!

Work model:
- On-Site
What you will do:
- Lead and align the Manufacturing Engineering team, ensuring processes, metrics, and standards support key priorities—safety, delivery, quality, and cost
- Apply a strategic and analytical approach to problem-solving, developing cost-effective solutions that enhance operations
- Oversee installations and process improvement projects, driving advancements in productivity and technology to optimize manufacturing
- Manage projects from concept to completion, ensuring all assignments meet scope, budget, and schedule expectations
- Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills to foster operational excellence, continuously refining processes for efficiency and effectiveness
What you will need to be successful:
- A bachelor’s degree in industrial or mechanical engineering is required
- At least 5 years of hands-on experience working with automated manufacturing equipment and processes
- A proven track record of leading and managing manufacturing engineering teams
- A proactive, solutions-oriented approach, ready to take initiative and deliver consistent results
- Strong adaptability and decision-making skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, influence stakeholders, and drive execution in a fast-paced environment
Benefits overview:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k
- PTO
Interested and qualified candidates can contact Marlyn Herrera at (515) 225-7000 or mherrera@thepalmergroup.com.
June 3, 2025
Manager of Design Engineering
Our client is seeking a Manager of Design Engineering who is passionate about leading engineering and spearheading their efforts in improving manufacturing processes and enhancing production tooling, machinery, and equipment.

As the Manager of Design Engineering, you will lead a small, dedicated team of design engineers. Your primary focus will be enhancing machinery, equipment, and tooling designs to optimize manufacturing processes and ensure the highest cost, quality, safety, and feasibility standards. You will also play a crucial role in project management, equipment and material procurement, and the continuous improvement of engineering practices to drive business growth. Apply today and join a prestigious, 100+-year-old company renowned for its commitment to innovation, quality, and excellence in manufacturing!

Work model:
- On-Site
- Job is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas
What you will do:
- Align the Design Engineering team with organizational goals and manage daily operations
- Use analytical and critical thinking skills to solve problems and drive cost-effective solutions
- Complete project assignments within scope, budget, and schedule
- Generate manufacturing tooling and fixture models and provide technical reviews and recommendations
- Develop and test prototypes, coordinate fabrication efforts, and lead design collaborations
What you will need to be successful:
- Engineering degree (Mechanical preferred) from an accredited university.
- 8+ years of hands-on design experience, including concept-to-completion and tool/fixture design
- Leadership experience in managing technical design engineers
- 1000+ hours using 3D CAD software (e.g., Autodesk Inventor) and familiarity with Machinery’s Handbook
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and ability to interpret 2D drawings and solve design challenges
Benefits overview:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- PTO
- 401k
Interested and qualified candidates can contact Chad Weir at (515) 225-7000 or email cweir@thepalmergroup.com.
December 18, 2024