Manufacturing Engineer

Position Summary

Successful Manufacturing Process Design Engineers enjoy the challenges of working in a small engineering team environment to develop and implement creative new technologies for fabrication of outdoor products that enable next generation products for the company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following

• HDPE Fabrication – Improve processes related to machining, drilling, bending, joining of HDPE Lumber.

• Develop new fabrication technologies that enable the next generation of products for the company

• Identify, explore, and develop new manufacturing methods in support of market and product development activities. Processes will include a diverse array of technologies, including welding, cutting, finishing, and automated assembly

• Use CAD (AutoCAD/Inventor), tooling, and fixtures to demonstrate the new technology

• Build prototypes of all new designs, and test these for efficacy

• Effectively lead projects, ensuring the right technical resources are utilized and projects are completed in an agreed upon timeframe

• Provide training on equipment/processes as needed to technicians and manufacturing personnel

• Provide engineering support to production team for existing processes

Essential Functions

• Demonstrate ability to creatively design equipment, fixtures, and manufacturing processes

• Demonstrate proficiency in AutoCAD/Inventor

• Excellent analytical skills — proficient at turning data into information and knowledge

• Effective communication, both verbally and in writing, to affect decision making and keep the organization informed

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work at all levels of the organization

• and influence strategy and decisions

• Establish clear priorities and enthusiasm about delivering accurate and timely results

• Must possess a “Get it done” attitude

• Able to work autonomously once given a task and be self-directed

• Committed to making positive changes but remaining flexible and able to adapt to company growth and evolving responsibilities

• Able to work within a team environment and treat people with respect

• Interested in company results and committed to working safely

• Understanding of LEAN tools and continuous improvement of culture

• Proficient MS Office Suite skills and keyboarding skills

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily as well as the ability to handle situations by working as a team. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or engineering

• Minimum 5 years of industry experience with designing processes and building equipment.

• Minimum 2 years of experience with machining, fastening, bending HDPE Material.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Frequent requirement for attention to detail; prolonged use of a computer terminal, telephones and other electronic equipment. The employee must be able to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.