Interstates

Manufacturing Engineer

Interstates$70K — $95K *
Omaha, NE 68104In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
  • 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience; ETO manufacturing experience preferred.
  • Experience with process improvement, quality systems, and prototyping.
  • Proficient in PTC Creo, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret technical documents.
  • Knowledge of electrical components and applicable codes preferred.
  • Willingness to travel up to 25% to support multiple manufacturing facilities.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and enhance manufacturing processes for productivity and cost reduction.
  • Design and optimize production layouts and workflows for efficiency.
  • Collaborate with engineering to design new products for manufacturability.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen.
  • Develop documentation and training materials for production teams.
  • Evaluate manufacturing equipment and recommend improvements.
  • Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for production issues.
  • Work across multiple teams to meet production goals.

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Company-paid Short and long-term disability
  • Paid time off and Holidays
  • Matching 401k program
  • Pay for performance bonuses
  • HSA contributions
  • Regular Business Hours
  • Flexible work schedule
Full Job Description
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for improving manufacturing processes, increasing production efficiency, and supporting the development of innovative solutions across our manufacturing operations. This role partners with Engineering, Production, Safety, Supply Chain, and Innovation teams to optimize workflows, implement continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure products are designed and built for manufacturability, quality, and safety.
What You'll Do
  • Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to increase productivity, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
  • Design and optimize production layouts, equipment, and workflows to maximize efficiency.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure new products are designed for efficient manufacturing.
  • Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen principles.
  • Develop manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and training materials for production teams.
  • Evaluate manufacturing equipment, recommend capital improvements, and support equipment implementation and maintenance.
  • Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to resolve production issues.
  • Work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, Safety, Supply Chain, and Innovation teams to achieve production goals.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience; Engineer-to-Order (ETO) manufacturing experience preferred.
  • Experience with process improvement, quality systems, PPAP, and prototyping.
  • Proficiency with PTC Creo, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret technical documentation.
  • Knowledge of electrical components, electrical terminology, and applicable codes is preferred.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% to support multiple manufacturing facilities.

Benefits:
  • Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Company-paid Short and long-term disability
  • Paid time off and Holidays
  • Matching 401k program
  • Pay for performance bonuses.
  • HSA contributions
  • Regular Business Hours
  • Flexible work schedule


About Interstates

Interstates is an electrical engineering, construction, and automation company that provides innovative solutions to industrial and manufacturing clients across the United States. The company was founded in 1953 and has grown to become a leading provider of electrical engineering and automation services. Interstates has a team of over 1,000 professionals who work together to deliver high-quality solutions that help clients improve their operations and increase their efficiency. The company is committed to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction, and has a proven track record of success in the industry.
Learn more about Interstates
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1933

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