Growing and very well run precision machining operation in Tualatin seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to join the team. For this role, we are seeking at least 2 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience, preferably in a machining or metal fabrication environment. This individual will take the lead on reviewing customer drawings determining Design for Manufacturability review, and make appropriate red line drawings as needed. This person will develop the sequence of operations for processes as well as creating machine shop routers. This individual will also perform complex fixture design (solidworks) and also work on ongoing continous improvement efforts. Great benefits and a fun, collaborative team
Summary:
Under limited supervision, develops and improves manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment to maintain proper product functionality and drive productivity. Leads and mentors’ other engineers.
While not inclusive, this position will provide support in the following areas of the Engineering Team:
Process Improvement: Identify areas for process improvement and lead cross functional teams in executing solutions. Design fixturing, tooling, systems, etc. to improve processes. Work with outside vendors on equipment purchases for process improvement activities.
System Maintenance: Review traveler package and customer drawings for completeness and manufacturability. Obtain approval from customer for drawing changes. Create approved for manufacturing drawings, flat patterns, outsource drawings and other documents needed to create a complete manufacturing plan with a high probability of success. Attach prints and modify traveler package as needed to create a manufactural package and release travelers.
Productivity: Lead productivity initiatives. Identify an execute productivity projects. Lead cross functional teams in productivity efforts.
Production Support: Answers technical questions from production, outsource providers, purchasing and others. Assists in resolving technical issues.
Fixture Design: Design fixtures and other aids needed by manufacturing.
NRE Engineering: Provides customer product support on assigned projects as it pertains to development, design, and manufacturability.
Mentoring: Provide leadership and mentorship to other engineers on projects, process, engineering, problem solving, etc.
What competencies you bring:
- Analytical Skills: Able to structure and process qualitative or quantitative data and draw insightful conclusions.
- Problem Solving and Decision Making: Identifies and understands issues, problems and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.
- Communication: Clearly and respectfully conveys information and ideas, orally and in writing, to individuals or groups in a manner that helps them understand and retain the message; demonstrates active listening and appropriate body language.
- Job/Technical Knowledge: Demonstrates a broad understanding of the job and is viewed as a subject matter expert. Effectively applies knowledge and leverages resources to deliver high quality products/service.
- Initiative: Anticipates problems and proactively addresses issues; acts without being told what to do; offer help even when tasks are not assigned specifically to him/her; initiates communication as needed to move projects along, arrive at a solution or improve a process.
- Accountability/Dependability: Focuses on desired outcomes and how best to achieve them. Gets the job done. Assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; can be counted on to deliver consistent and high-quality results.
- Attention to Detail: Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task. Identifies and addresses discrepancies and inconsistencies in a process, product, or situation.
- Time Management: Uses time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates efforts on the more important priorities; gets more done in less time than others; can attend to a broader range of activities.
Required Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology (preferably Manufacturing, Industrial or Mechanical).
- Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment preferably in a Manufacturing or Process Engineering role.
- Experience with and trained in Lean methodologies, including but not limited to; 5S, SMED, VSM, Visual Management / Visual Factory, Problem Solving (A3), Standard Work, Mistake-Proofing, and TPM.
- Hands on experience with machining processes, preferably with multi-axis milling and turning preferred
- Experience using ERP and MES software, preferably Infor10 ERP (Syteline) and ShopVue.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite with strong MS Excel skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
