Process Engineer

Do you enjoy making things more efficient?

Can you quickly master and implement new technologies?

Kai USA, the manufacturer of Kershaw Knives and Zero Tolerance Knives in Tualatin, Oregon, continues to grow and has an immediate need for a Process Engineer.

Schedule: Monday -Friday 7am -3:30pm

Job Responsibilities:

The Process Engineer is part of a highly skilled team and will be involved in working with innovative technologies, creating processes, increasing efficiency … all in the support of making the best U.S. manufactured pocketknives.

• Analyze and troubleshoot current processes
• Recommend and implement new processes to decrease costs, increase efficiency, improve quality, and improve safety.
• Collaborate with industry experts, production personnel, and other internal resources to perform research, design, and development of manufacturing processes, including production flow, assembly methods, and production equipment.
• Document processes and train production employees.
• Create process drawings and inspection sheets following engineering standards.
• Write work instructions for a multi-cultural workforce.
• Identify gaps in training and recommend internal or external training programs.

Work Environment:

This job entails work in both an office and a climate-controlled manufacturing setting; integrating with highly skilled tradesmen. You must be team-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment. Kershaw is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• The qualified employee will have bachelor’s degree in engineering and 5+ years of experience in creating processes in a production environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Hands-on mechanical and analytical experience in a production environment creating processes related to machining operations, processing machined components, and assembly.
• Ability to manage assigned projects and follow through on process improvement procedures.
• Experience with MS Office Suite and SolidWorks.
• CNC programming and setup experience is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary range: $98,000 to $96,000 annually depending on experience.
• Consistent work schedule
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
• Life Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance.
• 4.95% 401K Matching Plan.
• PTO (Paid Time Off).
• Paid Holidays.
• 62.5% Employee Discount

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $96,000.00 - $98,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Creating /Improving Processes: 3 years (Preferred)
• CNC programming: 1 year (Preferred)
• SolidWorks: 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person