Manufacturing Engineer II

Crecera Brands

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Stow Company is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Manufacturing Engineer II - a unique opportunity to support the growth of our new facility located in Nampa, Idaho. We are the country’s premier source for custom closets and organizational solutions; designed, custom-cut, and shipped directly to our clients. Demand for The Stow Company’s products has driven the need to add another highly automated manufacturing facility that requires dedicated, highly motivated, and technically competent engineers to assist in the ramp up of state-of-the-art equipment. Primary Purpose of Position: The Manufacturing Engineer II will perform engineering duties to support all work areas in the manufacturing of wood-based products with an emphasis on the production cells to promote safety, quality, efficiency, and capacity. The overall purpose of the role is to support the manufacturing facilities by designing workflows, standard work, and equipment to meet the demands of our customers.

Requirements

B.S. Degree in Engineering (Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering preferred), or equivalent experience
5+ Years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or automated production environment
Experience leading lean manufacturing initiatives
Management Experience mentoring process technicians, junior engineers, Kaizen teams, etc.
Proven leadership and motivational skills
Successful implementations using project management skills
Ability to communicate difficult issues with others, negotiate positive outcomes
Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar CAD software
Excellent PC skills required, such as Microsoft Office
Strong continuous improvement/lean manufacturing skills.

Nice To Haves

Preferred skills in SQL databases
Experience using various programming software- PLC, robotics, CNC, etc.
Good troubleshooting skills with a bias toward action and results

Responsibilities

Provides technical support for the manufacturing processes, including process investigations, process changes, and technical transfer and scale up of new product introductions.
Optimizes production yields and equipment utilization.
Minimizes raw material losses, waste generation, and utility consumption.
Creates Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for new equipment/processes, as well as update of existing SOPs.
Maintains project schedules; proactively and consistently follows up on assignments to ensure successful completion.
Using cost justification, accurately and efficiently selects the required components, automation, and controls for machine building/automation.
Oversees the design of internally built equipment.
Creates and maintains CAD drawings and documentation using AutoCAD for production cells within facility layout for ramp up and ongoing flow optimization.
Assists with problem solving during manufacturing related investigations. Own SPS (Stow Production System) for corrective action and mistake-proofing non-conformances in the part families.
Lives Company values on a daily basis.
Poses no direct threat to the health or safety of themselves, of others, or to property. Defined as a significant risk of substantial harm that cannot be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by reasonable accommodation.
Requires regular attendance to perform essential elements as contained herein between the assigned start and end times for work.
Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the Corporation, and the community; and maintains the professional competence, knowledge and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.