Precision Pulley & Idler Co.
Leverage your industrial engineering/manufacturing engineering background and join a global industry leader where you can expect competitive compensation, excellent benefits (including an ESOP!), and the opportunity to make your mark on an organization.
PPI , a worldwide industry leader in conveying components, is seeking a
Senior Industrial Engineer
to join their team in the
Pella, IA
area.
If you haveabachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related field,7+ years of experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, oroperations;or an equivalent combination of education and experience, and proficiency with data analysis software (Excel, Minitab, Power BI), PPI wants to hear from you!
Why Industrial Engineers join the PPI team
Exceptional Benefits package
– Including world‑class health benefits the 1 st
month after employment begins, dental benefits at no additional cost, 2 weeks of paid vacation available upon hire, 9 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays, paid volunteer time, 401k and more!
Wealth‑building ESOP program!
PPI is proud to be an employee‑owned company. You will earn shares of the business as you become more tenured and build wealth as an employee‑owner of PPI!
Competitive compensation package , exact rate based upon your experience.
Career advancement and Growth : Now is an exciting time to join PPI and make a substantial impact on the organization. As PPI continues to grow, there will be many opportunities for upward mobility.
Projects and Equipment : You will never get bored and enjoy working on projects involving continuous improvement, waste elimination, a wide variety of CNC equipment, and more!
Flexible daytime Monday – Friday schedule.
Stability and Innovation –
PPI’s culture focuses on innovation and dedication to staying at the forefront of the industry, which has allowed them to experience continued success for early 50 years.
Essential duties/responsibilities
Lead costing initiatives including product and process costing, cost‑benefit analyses, payback models, and project justifications.
Partner with operations, finance, and quality teams to identify and implement cost‑reduction opportunities across labor, materials, overhead, and capital investment.
Maintain and improve cost/time estimating equations and manufacturing routings.
Support Estimating with special quoting for new and unique products.
Conduct time studies, capacity analysis, and production balancing to validate standards, improve accuracy, and optimize throughput.
Support automation and capital equipment projects from evaluation through implementation, ensuring financial and productivity targets are achieved.
Develop and maintain standard work, work instructions, and performance metrics to drive process stability and scalability.
Provide technical support for new and existing products to ensure cost‑effective manufacturability and smooth production transitions.
Analyze data and prepare reports to summarize costs, performance trends, and improvement opportunities.
Mentor junior engineers, providing technical leadership and promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Travel domestically and internationally as required.
About the Company Precision was founded in 1977 by a group of six individuals who believed that a manufacturing company should support and provide job opportunities for small communities in Iowa and supply quality products to the industrial conveyor pulley market. Today, Precision has over 1,000 employees, 25 facilities in 13 different locations that include manufacturing plants, warehouses, service centers, offices, technology and training center in the US and manufacturing facilities and service centers internationally.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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PPI , a worldwide industry leader in conveying components, is seeking a
Senior Industrial Engineer
to join their team in the
Pella, IA
area.
If you haveabachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related field,7+ years of experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, oroperations;or an equivalent combination of education and experience, and proficiency with data analysis software (Excel, Minitab, Power BI), PPI wants to hear from you!
Why Industrial Engineers join the PPI team
Exceptional Benefits package
– Including world‑class health benefits the 1 st
month after employment begins, dental benefits at no additional cost, 2 weeks of paid vacation available upon hire, 9 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays, paid volunteer time, 401k and more!
Wealth‑building ESOP program!
PPI is proud to be an employee‑owned company. You will earn shares of the business as you become more tenured and build wealth as an employee‑owner of PPI!
Competitive compensation package , exact rate based upon your experience.
Career advancement and Growth : Now is an exciting time to join PPI and make a substantial impact on the organization. As PPI continues to grow, there will be many opportunities for upward mobility.
Projects and Equipment : You will never get bored and enjoy working on projects involving continuous improvement, waste elimination, a wide variety of CNC equipment, and more!
Flexible daytime Monday – Friday schedule.
Stability and Innovation –
PPI’s culture focuses on innovation and dedication to staying at the forefront of the industry, which has allowed them to experience continued success for early 50 years.
Essential duties/responsibilities
Lead costing initiatives including product and process costing, cost‑benefit analyses, payback models, and project justifications.
Partner with operations, finance, and quality teams to identify and implement cost‑reduction opportunities across labor, materials, overhead, and capital investment.
Maintain and improve cost/time estimating equations and manufacturing routings.
Support Estimating with special quoting for new and unique products.
Conduct time studies, capacity analysis, and production balancing to validate standards, improve accuracy, and optimize throughput.
Support automation and capital equipment projects from evaluation through implementation, ensuring financial and productivity targets are achieved.
Develop and maintain standard work, work instructions, and performance metrics to drive process stability and scalability.
Provide technical support for new and existing products to ensure cost‑effective manufacturability and smooth production transitions.
Analyze data and prepare reports to summarize costs, performance trends, and improvement opportunities.
Mentor junior engineers, providing technical leadership and promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Travel domestically and internationally as required.
About the Company Precision was founded in 1977 by a group of six individuals who believed that a manufacturing company should support and provide job opportunities for small communities in Iowa and supply quality products to the industrial conveyor pulley market. Today, Precision has over 1,000 employees, 25 facilities in 13 different locations that include manufacturing plants, warehouses, service centers, offices, technology and training center in the US and manufacturing facilities and service centers internationally.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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