Associate Manufacturing Engineer
Winnebago Industries · Forest City, IA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Preferred
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 13 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Winnebago Industries (automotive) in Forest City, IA. Be responsible for runoff, delivery, and launch of new/re-tooled equipment to support new programs.
- They ask for
- degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Root cause, Tooling
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Iowa: typical posted base $99k–$121k.
Median of the low and high ends of 6 live postings that list pay, out of 12 manufacturing engineer openings in Iowa, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Iowa plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 11 other live manufacturing postings in Iowa.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $99k–$121k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 10+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 50%
- ✓ Lean 42%
- Automation 33%
- SolidWorks 33%
- EHS / safety 33%
- Kaizen 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Winnebago Industries
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
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Requirements
- ✓A bachelor's degree in engineering, with additional on the job experience desired.
- ✓Manufacturing with lean principles.
- ✓Microsoft Office.
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Job Description
- •Researching, developing, and implementing solutions to improve efficiencies, safety, and employee retention.
- •Assisting and coordinating the implementation of design changes in the production setting.
- •Assisting with the definition and creation of assembly processes.
- •Consulting and assisting in the troubleshooting and resolution process as it applies to manufacturing processes and/or design issues.
- •Consulting and assisting with the development of procedures and equipment for manufacturing related testing and troubleshooting.
- •Researching and assisting in the implementation of tooling and fixtures as required for production.
- •Estimate manufacturing costs and capabilities as required.
- •Be responsible for runoff, delivery, and launch of new/re-tooled equipment to support new programs.
- •Execute processes and projects that continuously improve business outcomes aligned to corporate strategy, commitments, and goals (safety, quality, efficiency, delivery, etc.)
- •Maintain manufacturing data to monitor, measure, and improve processes.
- •Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement cost-saving measures.
- •Develop and maintain standard work procedures and best practices.
- •Conduct root cause analysis and develop solutions to address production issues.
- •Lead and facilitate process improvement projects.
- •Provide support for new product development and introduction to ensure efficient and effective production processes.
Knowledge & skills
- •Strong listening and communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to connect with all levels of the organization.
- •Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to influence and motivate teams.
- •Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and facilitate multiple projects.
- •Strong organization and communication skills.
- •Ability to work independently and in a team environment, as well as the ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and priorities.
- •Cross-functional complex project management.
- •Self-motivation, willingness to learn & grow, and a strong work ethic is required.
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