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Additionally, this role will support initiatives that improve safety, quality, manufacturability, reliability, and customer satisfaction while supporting the resolution of complex product and warranty concerns.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nManufacturing Tooling, Fixtures, & Production Improvements (40%)\nDesign, develop, and implement weld fixtures, assembly fixtures, jigs, tooling, and manufacturing aids.\nDesign and improve material handling systems, carts, lifting devices, storage solutions, and workstations.\nManage tooling and equipment improvement projects from concept through implementation.\nCollaborate with production teams to improve ergonomics, safety, quality, and productivity.\nWork with vendors and internal teams to source and deploy tooling and production equipment.\n\nQuality Engineering (20%)\nExecute quality improvement projects involving welded structures, hydraulic systems, machined components, and final assembly. Investigate manufacturing defects, weld quality concerns, hydraulic performance issues, warranty claims, and customer feedback.\nFacilitate root cause analysis and corrective actions using structured problem-solving methods and advanced tools, including CMM (Faro) inspection.\nDevelop process controls, inspection plans, and quality standards.\nMonitor and report quality metrics related to reliability, dimensional accuracy, weld quality, and hydraulic performance.\nPartner with Engineering and Production to improve manufacturability and reduce recurring issues.\n\nProduct Reliability and Field Support (15%)\nDevelop and maintain a strong working knowledge of all SwapLoader products, including welded structures, hydraulic systems, mechanical assemblies, installation methods, and field operation.\nServe as the primary technical resource for investigating product, manufacturing, assembly, and warranty-related concerns.\nTravel to customer, dealer, and distributor locations as needed to evaluate field failures and diagnose root causes.\nFacilitate investigations involving structural weldments, hydraulic systems, mechanical assemblies, and product performance concerns.\nCoordinate corrective actions between Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Service teams.\nAnalyze warranty trends and field performance data to identify opportunities for product and process improvements.\nCommunicate findings, recommendations, and corrective actions to internal and external stakeholders.\n\nProcess Optimization (15%)\nImprove welding, powder coat, and final assembly processes to support safety, quality, capacity, and efficiency.\nDevelop standardized work instructions and manufacturing methods.\nAnalyze production flow, layouts, and labor utilization to improve throughput and reduce waste.\n\nAdditional Support and Special Projects (10%)\nCoordinate with Product Engineering regarding manufacturability, tolerances, inspection criteria, and new product launches.\nParticipate in audits, continuous improvement events, and special projects.\n\nAdditional duties may be assigned to meet organizational goals and priorities. Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing, to meet organizational goals and priorities.\n\nQualifications\nEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field required.\nExperience: 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing or a related industry.\nComputer Skills: Excellent PC skills required.\nOther Requirements:\nStrong working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.\nAbility to read and interpret blueprints.\nExcellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.\nMechanical aptitude with ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.\nKnowledge of life-safety practices and environmental compliance regulations.\nAbility to work effectively under pressure, exercise good judgment, and manage multiple priorities.\n\nCore Competencies\nTechnical Skills: Proficiently uses job-specific tools, systems, and procedures to perform tasks effectively.\nAnalysis: Breaks down complex information to identify patterns, relationships, and root causes.\nJudgment: Makes sound decisions by evaluating facts, risks, and potential outcomes.\nResponsibility: Takes ownership of actions, tasks, and outcomes; follows through on commitments.\nCommunication: Communicates effectively verbally and in writing, producing clear, concise, and professional content and adapting style to audience and setting.\n\nWorking Arrangement\nThis role will work 100% onsite at our Des Moines, IA headquarters.\n\nPhysical Demands\nMedium: Exerting 20 to 50 lbs of force occasionally and/or 10 -25 lbs force frequently and/or up to 10 lbs of force constantly. Physical demand requirements are greater than that required for Light Work.\n\nTo ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks with or with or without a reasonable accommodation:\nHearing – must be able to discern warning sounds and spoken language – Frequently\nTalking – Frequently\nVision: Continuously\nWalking – Frequently\nBalancing - maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, sitting, standing, etc. – Constantly\nRepetitive Motions - Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. – Occasionally\nSitting/Standing – must be able to sit or stand as required for extended periods of time. – Frequently\nStooping – bending at the waist – Occasionally\nClimbing - ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles etc. – Occasionally\nRotation in standing: Occasionally\nElevated work: Rarely\nFloor to waist vertical lift: Frequently 25 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs\nWaist to chest vertical lift: Frequently 25 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs\nHorizontal carry: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally up to 50 lbs for 10 feet\nOne hand carry: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally up to 50 lbs for 10 feet\nPush horizontally: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally 50 lbs\nPull horizontally: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally 50 lbs\nOne hand pull right hand: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally 50 lbs for 20 ft\nOne hand pull left hand: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally 50 lbs for 20 ft\nLeft hand repetitive coupling: Frequently 50 lbs, Occasionally up to 65 lbs\nRight hand repetitive coupling: Frequently 50 lbs, Occasionally up to 65 lbs\nSquatting: Occasionally\nKneeling: Occasionally\nStatic postures: Occasionally to Frequently\nReaching: Occasionally\nCrouching: Occasionally\nCapacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time– Frequently\nAbility to read complex documents in the English language– Frequently\nCapacity to reason and make sound decisions– Frequently\nAbility to write complex documents in the English language– Frequently\nCapacity to express thoughts orally– Frequently\n\nExpertise in:\nAbility to regularly perform all job functions at company office or worksite\nAbility to withstand environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, noises. 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