Engineer II
MITER Brands
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Tacoma • Washington • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $83,377 - $104,221 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
Assembly
About the role
- Evaluate, design, and develop advanced manufacturing systems to improve safety and labor costs of fenestration products.
- Lead manufacturing teams to continuously improve processes while designing and sourcing equipment to support the introduction of new products and line extensions.
- Work with product development engineering on Design For Manufacturability and Design For Assembly improvements.
- Determine appropriate manufacturing processes for new products.
- Design, setup and launch manufacturing lines.
- Support manufacturing on continuous improvement projects for current processes.
- Work with machinery suppliers to define appropriate requirements and performance.
- Perform machine qualifications at vendor’s facility and any of the company’s locations.
- Work in conjunction with Continuous Improvement team to improve the deployment, sustainability, and consistency of process improvements across locations.
- Establish work measurement programs and analyze work samples to develop standards for labor utilization.
- Help develop automation in the process to improve safety, reduce defects and improve productivity.
- Analyze work force utilization, facility layout, and operational data including production costs, process flow charts, and production schedules, to determine efficient utilization of workers and equipment.
- Recommend methods for improving efficiency while reducing waste.
- Observe manufacturing operations, collect data, and implement process improvements at manufacturing locations.
- Maintain technical aptitude by attending pertinent classes, seminars, and trade shows as needed.
- Work closely with other Engineers and Manufacturing team members to continuously improve production machinery.
- Provide support for MIWD manufacturing facilities related to production/quality/machinery.
- Prioritize workload to ensure that deliverables are completed in timelines that meet customer expectations.
- Responsible for maintaining an individual project schedule to maximize task efficiency, prioritization, and communication.
Requirements
- BS Degree in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
- Greater than 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment
- Proficient using 2D and 3D computer aided drafting/design software, Solidworks 3D experience preferred.
- PLC and CNC programming experience is preferred.
- Fluent in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Practical knowledge of process improvement tools: Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, Value Stream Mapping, Five S, etc.
- Strong mechanical analysis, problem-solving, concept modeling, and mathematical skills.
- Knowledge of MIWD products or other fenestration related industry, processes, and systems or similar business practices is a plus, but not required.
- Strong passion, high energy, and enthusiasm for growth.
- Strong time management, organizational skills, and ability to set priorities for multiple tasks.
- High level of customer focus both internally and external.
- Ability to effectively communicate in written or verbal manner with individuals from all areas of the organization.
- Ability to work in a production environment, if required.
- Ability to self-start and work independently.
- Ability to work flexible hours and/or travel depending on the needs of the department and/or business.
Benefits
- Three comprehensive Medical plan options
- Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Supplemental Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
- Company-paid Short-Term Disability
- Company-paid Long-Term Disability
- Paid time off (PTO) and paid Holidays
- 401k retirement plan with company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Teladoc
- Legal Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Team Member Discount Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Yearly Wellness Clinic
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
manufacturing systems designprocess improvementautomation development2D CAD software3D CAD softwareSolidworksPLC programmingCNC programmingLeanSix Sigma
Soft skills
problem-solvingtime managementorganizational skillscommunication skillscustomer focusself-startingflexibilityteam collaborationleadershipprioritization