Decorah, IA 52101 • (24.5 miles) • Full Time • $75,000 to $90,000 / yr • 10/18/2026

Industrial Engineer, Lean Manufacturing Location: Decorah, IA Job Type: Full-time Pay: $75,000 to $90,000 per year Lead the lean manufacturing and continuous improvement efforts at your plant, and build the team that keeps product moving. Must-Haves Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering (required) 5+ years of industrial engineering experience Hands-on lean manufacturing experience: 5S, standard work, value stream mapping, Kaizen Proven track record of improving throughput and reducing WIP Data collection, root cause analysis and practical problem solving Strong presentation and communication skills What You’ll Do Find and remove bottlenecks that slow product flow and drive down WIP Lead lean activities across the site, including 5S, visual management, pace to takt, VSM, K

Independence, IA • (36.9 miles) • Part Time • $100,000 to $115,000 / yr • 10/22/2026

Are you a hands-on engineering leader who thrives in a manufacturing environment and enjoys developing teams, improving products, and driving operational excellence? We are seeking a Senior Design Engineering Manager to lead the team responsible for sustaining and enhancing a portfolio of engineered products. This role combines people leadership with technical oversight and cross-functional collaboration to ensure products remain manufacturable, cost-effective, reliable, compliant, and aligned with business objectives. Apply now! Work Model: On-Site Full-Time Limited travel as required What You Will Do: Provide leadership and professional development fora team of product design engineers focused onsupporting production and in-market products Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused

Waterloo, IA • (43.8 miles) • Full Time • $35.00 to $38.00 / hr • 10/20/2026

Job Title: Tactical Supplier Quality Engineer Location: Waterloo Works – Tractor Operations Shift: 1st shift (7 am to 3:30 pm) – Overtime may be scheduled at end of shift As a Tactical Supplier Quality Engineer for John Deere Tractor Cab Operations located in Waterloo, Iowa, you will.... • Work with suppliers to contain quality issues in support of 24-hour containment of supplier quality issues with the business unit. • Coordinate significant containment activities for both quality and design related issues with the business unit to ensure containment is complete. • Initiate corrective action and closure for recurrences significantly affecting FPY, resulting in line down time or significant repair. • Responsible for managing proper disposition and action of data related to supplier quality

Waterloo, IA 50703 • (38.6 miles) • Full Time • 10/17/2026

Position Title: Infrastructure Engineer Pay Rate: $30.00/hour (W2 through Kelly Services) Schedule: 1st shift with a flexible start between 7:00 and 8:00 a.m. Assignment Length: 12 Months Visa Sponsorship: Not available now or in the near future Position Summary We are seeking an Infrastructure Engineer to provide onsite IT support across two locations. This role will troubleshoot computers, printers, Windows systems, ServiceNow tickets, assets, and basic network or security issues in both office and manufacturing environments. Key Responsibilities Provide onsite deskside support across two locations. Image computers and resolve ServiceNow tickets. Troubleshoot Windows, hardware, software, printers, and peripherals. Replace printer toner and basic printer components. Update Asset Center re

Waterloo, IA • (43.8 miles) • Full Time • 10/16/2026

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer II Client: Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company Duration: 24 months (possibility extension) Location: Waterloo, IA 50704 Shift: 1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Description: The Manufacturing Engineer II – Assembly will plan, coordinate, and perform manufacturing engineering activities supporting assembly operations at John Deere's Waterloo Works – Tractor Operations facility. This role focuses on improving manufacturing processes, developing engineering solutions, supporting product development, and ensuring production processes meet established cost, quality, safety, and regulatory requirements. The engineer will work collaboratively with manufacturing, engineering, quality, maintenance, suppliers, and other cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, impl

Waterloo, IA • (43.8 miles) • Full Time • $65,000 to $75,000 / yr • 10/1/2026

Looking for a change? You want to work with a company with great benefits and a flexible schedule? Be a part of a solution to help companies be more successful and keep more jobs in the US? We are looking for strong candidates that are problem solvers and have a great attitude. Work with large manufacturers to make a difference in the output and performance of their company. You can help them identify and help fix the issues they are having. Work with the tooling companies to help find solutions and then run the tests to prove them out. Get to be in the know of the new tools coming out and also be able to try them. This is a rewarding position that will have you wanting to go to work every day. The ideal candidate loves talking to people and proactively solving issues. You will be responsi

Waterloo, IA 50702 • (44.6 miles) • Full Time • $1,923 to $2,024 / wk • 10/7/2026

Looking to level up your career and boost your income? At Voyage Healthcare, we help connect nurses, therapists, and allied health pros with high-paying travel jobs at top-rated facilities across the U.S. With thousands of openings nationwide, you can earn up to $3,500+ per week (depending on your specialty, location, housing, and benefits)all while making a real impact on the communities that need you most. Let your next adventure start with us! Position: ALLIED-X-Ray Tech (Travel/Contract) We're hiring experienced ALLIED-X-Ray Tech for a 23-week contract in Waterloo, Iowa earn up to ($1924 - $2025 per week) while providing essential care at a leading facility. Most candidates will need to have at least 2 years of recent experience in the specialty. Apply & Call us today at for details on

Waterloo, IA 50702 • (44.6 miles) • Full Time • $400 to $500 / wk • 10/20/2026

Our mission is simple: we want to partner with you to find the right position for your future. Our SWAT team approach is based on our ability to align your expertise with our clients’ needs to forge long-lasting partnerships. Gr8ttek is looking for a regular Field Specialist to join its Infrastructure Delivery team. Reporting to the Territory Supervisor the Field Specialist will perform a variety of hardware-focused, break fix services and solutions on various client products. Candidates must possess the ability to perform basic and moderately complex troubleshooting and repair activities. Position may require the exercise of moderately complex analytical skills and to make decisions based on established department and company guidelines. Benefits : $40 per call/$5 per call per diem Respon

Waterloo, IA • (43.8 miles) • Full Time • 10/20/2026

WHO WE ARE We are a company where people matter . We are family driven . We are financially strong . And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team. BENEFITS Up to 10% Retirement Contribution $600 per Year Wellness Incentive Three Weeks Starting Paid Time Off Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible f irst day of the month following hire date. JOIN A TOP WORKPLACE - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nlFHnnfvhk Senior Engineer The primary purpose of this position is to perform project engineering activities including the design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and start-up of new processing equipment at the Waterloo, IA facility Also, support plant operations by improving existing production processes and introducing new production processes. As a Senior Engineer, pr

Shell Rock, IA 50670-9405 • (43 miles) • Full Time • $73,615 to $126,500 / yr • 10/19/2026

Description: Job Summary: The Product Design Engineering position is a Mechanical Engineer that works to create sold order designs. They may also be tasked with other general work tasks not specifically covered under the Product Design Engineering job description. Requirements: Essential Functions of Position: · Provide technical support in the form of design calculations and adherence to project specifications, codes, and standards. · Create and revise CAD drawings, and 3D models for project approval and in-house fabrication. · Work with the project manager to maintain, document, and communicate project schedules. · Communicate daily with internal and external customers. · Create Bill of Materials · Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams and work with vendors and contractor

Decorah, IA 52101 • (25.3 miles) • Full Time • 10/17/2026

Process Engineer, Manufacturing This role focuses on process stability, continuous improvement, and capital project support while partnering with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to ensure efficient, safe, and repeatable manufacturing processes. Position Responsibilities: ·Support daily manufacturing operations by monitoring process performance and responding to process issues. ·Develop, document, and maintain work instructions, process flows, routings, and standard work. ·Analyze production data (scrap, rework, cycle time, downtime) to identify process improvement opportunities. ·Implement process changes to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and throughput. ·Support new product or process introductions by assisting with process setup, trials, and documentation. ·Lead

Manchester, IA 52057 • (39.5 miles) • Full Time • 10/15/2026

Sr. Engineer Manager of Product Design (Heavy Haul Trailers) Location: XL Specialized Trailers – Manchester, IA (On-site) Reports To: Sr. Director of Engineering Position Summary The Sr. Engineer Manager of Product Design is responsible for leading a team that manages a defined portion of XL's standard product offerings to support the production schedule. This role focuses on ownership, standardization, continuous improvement, and lifecycle support of existing trailer platforms, while ensuring designs are manufacturable, cost-effective, compliant, and scalable. The role works closely with other Sr. Engineering Managers leading sub-teams within the department to ensure alignment, consistency, and effective execution across the product portfolio, while supporting Manufacturing, Warranty, and

Waterloo, IA • (43.8 miles) • Full Time • 10/15/2026

Company Description manufacturing company Job Description Job opportunity at a Northern Iowa manufacturing company. I am looking for a Manufacturing Engineer with a background in equipment manufacturability, automation, 5S, and process improvement. This company offers an excellent starting salary and benefits. Relocation assistance is available to qualified candidates. You should have an engineering degree and at least three years’ experience with a manufacturing company that uses complex production machinery to make durable metal products. Using your background in manufacturing engineering, determine machinery and power requirements that will meet production volumes. Work on capital equipment projects Develop PLC control systems, including some programming. Analyze production metrics to i

Clarksville, IA 50619 • (44.6 miles) • Full Time • 10/15/2026

Essential Job Functions: Coordinates efforts to design, develop, and validate manufacturing processes using tools such as Design of Experiments (DOE), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and capability analysis. Support and oversee technical development in assigned processes Research, justify, plan, purchase and coordinate installation of processes and equipment Coordinate efforts to plan, design, develop and validate manufacturing processes and improvements to existing process using engineering methods. Support Production and maintenance operations Improve Processes and Eliminate Waste in Key Constraint Areas Improve Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Delivery in All Departments Drive Measurable Continuous Improvement Determine potential savings a

Sumner, IA 50674 • (18.2 miles) • Full Time • 10/15/2026

Join the Team That Builds Life-Saving Vehicles Why Life Line? At Life Line, you won’t just build parts you’ll help build ambulances that save lives every day. When you join our team, you become part of something bigger. We foster a supportive, team-oriented environment where your skills grow, your hard work is valued, and your contributions truly make a difference. Position Summary Support the design, build, testing, and continuous improvement of the electrical systems in our ambulances. You'll work closely with electrical engineers, production teams, and quality staff to make sure every vehicle we build has reliable, safe, standards-compliant electrical systems. EMS crews depend on these systems in life-or-death situations. This is a hands-on role that splits time between the engineering

Waterloo, IA 50703 • (38.6 miles) • Full Time • 10/11/2026

RFA Engineering (www.rfamec.com) is an engineering service provider dedicated to delivering our clients with timely engineering support and expertise. We are seeking an entry-level to experienced candidate to become an integral part of our engineering team. The selected candidate will work with an experienced engineering staff using state-of-the-art engineering tools & processes. This position will operate onsite at our customer's world-class engineering and manufacturing facility. This is a full-time position with a full benefit package listed below that includesopportunitiesfor professional growth, direct hire by our customers, and additional opportunities within our own organization. Entry Level Manufacturing Engineer As a Manufacturing Engineer you will apply Lean Manufacturing methodo

Independence, IA 50644 • (35.9 miles) • Full Time • 10/9/2026

Position Summary: The Chemical Process Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, commissioning, and optimizing plating processes and production lines. This role leads the startup of new plating lines, ensures process stability, maintains chemical performance, and drives continuous improvement in quality, safety, and environmental compliance. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Lead the installations, setup, and commissioning of new plating lines Develop process parameters and operating procedures Develop and optimize plating processes Manage chemical inventory procedures Implement root cause analysis and corrective actions Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NADCAP, and local environmental regulations Oversee wastewater treatm

Manchester, IA 52057 • (39.5 miles) • Full Time • 10/7/2026

WHO WE ARE: Henderson Products, a division of Douglas Dynamics, is North America’s premier manufacturer and up-fitter of snow and ice control equipment. Our belief is that our employees and culture are just as important to the company as serving our customers. We place a high value on building a team and working environment where individuals can succeed professionally and personally. As a team member at Douglas Dynamics, you can expect to make a difference through your work, to have a direct impact on the achievement of a very meaningful mission to serve our customers, to advance your career, and to have room for fun and fulfillment in your daily life. We would love to have you join our team, where we offer top notch benefits, multiple avenues for advancement and a great working environmen

Waverly, IA 50677 • (34.9 miles) • Full Time • 10/4/2026

Van-Am Defense Systems is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our engineering team in Waverly, Iowa. This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on the manufacturing of high-precision components and assemblies supporting the aerospace and defense industries. We are looking for an engineer who enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges, improving production processes, designing tooling and fixtures, and collaborating with production, quality, and engineering teams to deliver world-class products. If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoy turning engineering concepts into efficient, repeatable production processes, we would like to hear from you. What You Will Do As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will: Develop, implement, and optimize manufact

Waterloo, IA 50703 • (38.6 miles) • Full Time • 10/3/2026

Now Hiring - Industrial Engineer Ranew's Companies is seeking an Experienced and Qualified Industrial Engineer to join our team. Job Description We are seeking an Industrial Engineer to identify and reduce waste and inefficiencies in production processes. This role involves designing systems that effectively integrate workers, machines, materials, and information to improve productivity and product quality. The engineer will also develop and maintain efficient manufacturing routes and material flows, ensuring compliance with safety and design standards. Support for less complex projects may be required as needed. Location: Multiple Locations in Midwest Salary: TBD, Highly Competitive based on experience Job Type: Full-time (1st Shift) Benefits: Performance Bonus, Paid Holidays, Medical, De

Janesville, IA • (40.3 miles) • Full Time • 10/2/2026

Manufacturing / Design Engineer Our client is a growing manufacturer of construction, agricultural, and industrial products. They are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing/Design Engineer to lead new product design for their construction equipment line, with a focus on machined and fabricated components. This is a true design role, where you will see your work go from concept to finished product built in-house. POSITION OVERVIEW Reporting to the Lead Engineer, you will join a small, collaborative engineering team of three. Your time will be focused primarily on new product development, with the remainder spent supporting the production floor and collaborating with the team. As part of a close-knit company of about 30 people, you will have visibility, influence, and the opportunity to make a rea

West Union, IA • (2.5 miles) • Full Time • $110,000 to $140,000 / yr • 9/25/2026

Description Senior Project Engineer - Municipal Do you thrive on leading others and tackling projects? Fehr Graham is a fast-growing Midwest engineering and environmental firm looking for a motivated Senior Project Engineer-Municipal to join our team. We don’t just need someone who excels with technical skills – we want someone who can inspire and lead a team toward success. If you’re a seasoned civil engineer with a passion for applying principles in transportation, private development, or hydraulic modeling projects, we want you on our team! What’s in it for you? We offer an exciting and engaging work environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities. As a leader with a proven track record of success, we’ll look to you to manage successful projects. You’ll have the chan

New Hampton, IA 50659 • (26 miles) • Full Time • 9/24/2026

Precision of New Hampton is seeking a skilled and versatile CNC Programmer for an exciting, hands-on role that goes far beyond traditional programming. This is a unique opportunity for someone who wants to be involved in the entire manufacturing process from initial design and concept development through to final production. You will play a key role in designing, programming, and producing precision components in our torque converter re-manufacturing operation. If you’re looking for a career with variety, technical challenge, and a real sense of accomplishment, this is the position for you. Key Responsibilities: Participate in the full product lifecycle: preliminary design, part fabrication, and final production Develop, write, maintain, and troubleshoot CNC programs for Mills, Lathes, and

Waterloo, IA • (43.8 miles) • Full Time • 10/6/2026

Job Title: Engineer Quality I Client: Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company Duration: 2 Years – Possibility of Extension Location: Waterloo, IA 50704 Shift: 1st Shift | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM | Overtime may be scheduled Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite Description: Job Summary The Engineer Quality II supports quality engineering, manufacturing process improvement, engineering testing, inspections, and product development. This role works with senior engineers to analyze processes, implement engineering solutions, identify process gaps, and support quality and regulatory requirements. This is a shop-floor position, with approximately 80% of the time spent on your feet in the factory environment. Key Responsibilities Support quality engineering assignments involving manufacturing and materials proces

Decorah, IA 52101 • (25.3 miles) • Full Time • 10/11/2026

Industrial Engineer The Industrial Engineer will lead the identification of issues impeding product flow, applying lean principles to alleviate process bottlenecks and reduce work in progress. This includes management of the IE operators and technicians, providing direction, and developing their capability and performance. Position Responsibilities: Lead and implement site lean activities such as 5S, standard work, visual management, pace to takt, value stream mapping, Kaizen, and 8D to drive out waste and improve productivity. Leads in fostering the professional development of facility Leads, Supervisors, and Managers by being a leading, proactive change agent that drives a CI culture Leads standardization and optimization of manufacturing processes, sequences, layouts, and flow. Lead and

Waterloo, IA • (43.8 miles) • Full Time • 10/9/2026

WHO WE ARE We are a company where people matter . We are family driven . We are financially strong . And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team. BENEFITS Up to 10% Retirement Contribution $600 per Year Wellness Incentive Front-loaded Paid Time Off Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible f irst day of the month following hire date. JOIN A TOP WORKPLACE - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nlFHnnfvhk CONTROLS ENGINEER The Controls Engineer is an individual contributor responsible for evaluating, designing, programming, commissioning, and sustaining Hydrite's control systems (PLC/DCS/HMI) and related instrumentation. This role executes standards, implements changes through the MOC process, maintains Maximo PM/calibration plans, and ensures reliable data collection and histor

New Hampton, IA 50659 • (26 miles) • Full Time • 9/24/2026

Now Hiring: Mechanical Engineer / Automation Specialist (Torque Converter Design) We are seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer / Automation Specialist to join our growing team. This is a unique hands-on role focused on torque converter design and optimization. You will work closely with the owners and production teams to improve product performance, enhance manufacturing processes, and drive innovation in our re-manufacturing facility. Key Responsibilities: Design and optimize torque converters for improved performance, efficiency, and durability Program and troubleshoot automated systems using G-Code (CNC) and Ladder Logic (PLC) Apply AI tools to enhance manufacturing processes, material selection, and product development Perform mechanical design, analysis, and material evaluation Colla

Waterloo, IA • (43.8 miles) • Full Time • 10/6/2026

Job Title: Materials Engineer I Client: Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company Duration: 24 Months – Possible Extension/Conversion Location: Waterloo, IA 50613-8000 Shift: 1st Shift | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM | Overtime may be required Description Job Summary The Materials Engineer I supports materials engineering, laboratory analysis, manufacturing process improvement, and materials testing. The role performs materials engineering assignments involving areas such as metallurgy, heat treatment, chemicals, plastics, finishes, and ceramics, while working under the guidance of senior engineers. The position also supports day-to-day Materials Engineering Lab operations, including material sample analysis, laboratory equipment, process troubleshooting, audits, work requests, and maintaining lab procedure