Manufacturing Engineer

JOB TITLE:                 Manufacturing Engineer                                  
DEPARTMENT:          Operations
REPORTS TO:           Manufacturing Engineering Manager
FSLA STATUS:           Exempt
LOCATION:                 Bremerton, WA
 
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for supporting operations within SBI as a member of the Manufacturing Engineering Team. This position will play a critical role in helping set up manufacturing lines for current/new/redesigned products.  This position also will help design and build key manufacturing equipment.  Some cross training is required.
 
REQUIREMENTS:
Candidate must demonstrate/provide the following skills and services:

• Project Management
• 4 year Engineering degree. (New grads in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering  or other related fields encouraged to apply)
• Technical expertise to perform root cause analysis – eliminating problems through design analysis, ergonomic issues, and machine/process improvements, including machine purchase requirements.

• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to teach others.
• Ability to work independently, competently, and within a team.
• Ability to coordinate and provide direction for project team members.
• Ability to evaluate, develop, and implement improvements quickly.
• Understanding of Toyota Production System/Lean Manufacturing concepts and goals. Participate in strategic SBI Improvement Processes (Kaizen Events)
• Ability to teach, develop, document, update, and improve Standard Work.
• Develop and evaluate Engineering Change Request (ECR)/Engineering Change Notice (ECN)/Special Manufacturing Instruction (SMI) proposals/processes for production, including design improvements, and prototyping.
• Monitor or measure manufacturing processes to identify ways to reduce losses, decrease time requirements, or improve quality
• Flexibility to work overtime, different shifts, and travel, on short notice as necessary.
• Ability to work well under compressed time constraints.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects at one time.
• Understanding of how to utilize precision measurements.

• Hands-on engineering experience in a fabrication/assembly shop environment.
• Experience with pneumatic tools, hydraulics, automated production equipment, machining/forming/welding requirements, and electrical systems.
• Familiarity with computers, including MS Word, Excel, AutoCAD, and E-mail