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Buck Knives · 1 day ago

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

Post Falls, ID, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Buck Knives creates purpose driven knives that perform for generations. They are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to efficiently produce their legendary products while leading continuous improvement initiatives and troubleshooting manufacturing-related issues.

Consumer GoodsDronesE-CommerceRetail

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Lead continuous improvement teams to analyze and improves manufacturing methods by implementing solutions such as using new or improved fixtures, machinery, equipment or handling methods

Use root cause analysis methods to troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing-related issues

Provide quotes and cost estimates of improvement efforts including but not limited to fixtures, machinery, handling methods or new materials

Communicates with vendors and purchasing to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts

Communicate with management, new products, and other staff regarding current manufacturing capabilities and ideas on developing future capabilities

Improve overall processing of material in various fabrication and assembly processes through data collection and analysis by reducing cycle time, lead time, cost and quality defects

Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout

Develop and maintain process documentation, including work instructions, drawings, 3D CAD models and standard operating procedures

Develop project plans and own responsibility for completion of milestones that identify all project steps, resources required and capital requirements

Provide technical support and training to production staff as needed

Must possess strong problem-solving skills and ability to work well within cross-departmental groups and clearly communicate solutions

Qualification

Manufacturing EngineeringLean MethodologiesSolidworksPLC programmingCAM programmingAutomated manufacturing systemsAnalytical skillsCost-saving initiativesProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor degree or equivalent from four-year University or Technical school in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering

5 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in a lean based manufacturing environment

Experience with identifying and implementing automated manufacturing systems

Visual/mechanical parts inspection

Robot/cobots

Material handling

Inventory tracking

Workholding

Solidworks experience required

Proficient at the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Project, Word)

Ability to read, interpret and develop documents such as blueprints, safety regulations, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals into visual work instructions for employees

Strong analytical skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

Pro-active approach to problem solving

Relevant technological knowledge

Ability to lead and work independently

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Ability to identify and implement cost-saving initiatives