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Ruggable · 2 days ago

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $120K/yr

3+ years exp

Ruggable is a leading direct-to-consumer e-commerce brand based in Los Angeles, California, specializing in innovative home décor solutions. As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will lead automation projects and optimize processes to enhance operational efficiency while collaborating with various stakeholders to drive continuous improvements.

Consumer GoodsHome DecorInterior DesignManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Scope, Project Manage, and Commission automation projects for direct-to-consumer and omnichannel business units

Identify and prioritize cost, quality, and safety automation opportunities

Vet strategic equipment manufacturers and manage ongoing external relationships

Select and manage contractors for project installation and hold them accountable to Ruggable’s engineering and safety standards

Assist Director of Operations Engineering with vetting and identifying strategic asset counter sourcing opportunities

Assist Director of Operations Engineering with Digital Factory opportunity scoping and project implementation

Assist cross-functional partners (e.g. Product Development, Sourcing) in vetting third-party production capabilities

Collaborate with Operations stakeholders to understand existing processes, solicit user requirements and request feedback to drive continuous improvement

Drive continuous improvement of engineering project management processes

Qualification

Continuous improvementManufacturing project engineeringProject managementGoogle Sheets / ExcelTroubleshooting mechanical systemsDashboard buildingRelationship developmentAttention to detailVerbal communicationWritten communication

Required

3-5+ years of professional experience working in continuous improvement or manufacturing project engineering

Excellent proficiency with Google Sheets / Excel, including advanced formulas and model construction

Experience in working with global equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to scope and vet investment opportunities

Ability to manage and hold contractors accountable to Ruggable standards

Ability to build and effectively manage capital project budgets

Ability to project manage complex engineering projects and communicate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders

Ability to solicit user requirements from multiple stakeholder groups and translate those requirements into metrics, reports, tool features, etc

Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical and electrical systems, including identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions

Strong relationship development skills with ability to quickly become a trusted thought partner across Operations teams

High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities simultaneously

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Must be willing to travel both domestically and internationally for project implementations across multiple manufacturing sites

Experience utilizing and/or building dashboards (i.e., Tableau, Looker, Google Sheets)

This role can be based in Los Angeles, CA, Bedford Park, IL, or Charlotte, NC

Preferred

Previous experience working in consumer packaged goods or textiles

Previous experience in controls and automation

Benefits

An annual bonus percentage that varies based on level of role

Employer matching (up to 3% of base salary) for company sponsored 401K plan

Company

Ruggable

Glassdoor3.4

Ruggable leverages its patented technology to design and manufacture machine-washable rugs.

Founded in 2010

Gardena, California, USA

201-500 employees

https://ruggable.com/

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