Manufacturing Engineer I

Sauder Family Companies•Archbold, OH

20d

About The Position

Sauder Manufacturing Co. is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer I to support the development, maintenance, and troubleshooting of routings, rates, standard work, and work instructions. The role provides technical support to Manufacturing, Systems, and Customer Care to help deliver quality furniture in a Lean Manufacturing environment. It also involves engineering process improvements and supporting the development of operations processes for new products. The position works across a range of company environments, from the factory floor to offices and executive board rooms. The role requires working in accordance with Sauder safety practices and may require eye and ear protection on the shop floor.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet commitments and deadlines.
Written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact with and communicate with people at all levels across the company and with external suppliers.
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Publisher, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Experience or education in Lean manufacturing principles, root-cause analysis, and A3 problem solving.
Critical-thinking skills, good writing skills, photo-editing skills, and ability to write clear work instructions.
Safety-conscious approach and concern for others’ safety.
Ability to learn quickly and interest in continuous learning and self-improvement.
Self-starting, results-oriented approach and personal accountability for performance.
Strong time and priority management skills and a logical, systematic approach to meeting objectives.
Ability to collaborate in a team environment and support others at all organizational levels.
Leadership and facilitation skills that engage others.
Exceptional attention to detail and sound problem-solving skills.
Desire to serve internal and external customers.
Ability to work consistently with the organization’s mission statement and governing values.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CAD, including AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and SolidWorks PDM.
Experience with a business ERP system.
Experience in furniture manufacturing or knowledge of woodworking, upholstery, or fabric processes.

Responsibilities

Work safely, maintain an orderly and safe work environment, and participate in safety initiatives.
Assist in developing manufacturing processes for new product launches.
Assist in creating cell layouts that support one-piece flow, optimal operator balance, and waste minimization.
Assist with conceiving, developing, and refining workstations, jigs, and fixtures for producing components and assemblies for new products.
Fabricate precision parts and fixtures using metalworking and woodworking machines and equipment.
Train and instruct production employees on new products, processes, and procedures.
Analyze and recommend process changes to improve effectiveness and flow, identify root causes, eliminate process variation, and improve cycle times.
Use technology tools to create drawings and technical documentation for engineering, purchasing, and production.
Develop and maintain bills of materials and routing information.
Create and maintain clear, concise, and consistent process documentation and standard operating procedures.
Provide technical support to Manufacturing and Customer Care on product and process questions.
Troubleshoot production issues related to quality, products, and processes.
Research, author, and implement process changes in operations.
Specify, quote, and facilitate product modification requests, and provide supporting documentation and production training.
Contribute to continuous improvement of products and processes by reducing waste and material costs and investigating new methods and materials.
Contribute to Lean initiatives.
Assist with other manufacturing engineering tasks as assigned.