Manufacturing Engineer - Seymour Duncan

Your SmartSource•Santa Barbara, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

For 50 years, Seymour Duncan has been dedicated to precision-built, high-quality products and grown a boutique family business into one of the world’s leading makers of guitar pickups and effect pedals. Today, the Seymour Duncan family includes our skilled team of craftspeople in Santa Barbara, California as well as the world’s most iconic guitarists and musicians of all levels around the world. Our Santa Barbara headquarters is more than a factory; it is a family of craftspeople of all ages, backgrounds and interests. This incredible group of people is made up of skilled guitarists, dancers and music lovers; many of whom have been with us for over 20 years! We are looking for that special individual who will bring energy, creativity and commitment that will sustain the great product reputation that Seymour Duncan has achieved in the guitar world. Reporting to the VP of Operations, the Manufacturing Engineer will have accountability for the development, implementation and regular review of the procedures and equipment involved in the manufacturing process. This position is responsible for leading continuous improvement projects that improve efficiency, reduce operating costs and eliminate waste, with the ultimate goal of providing the best quality products to our customers. The ideal candidate will also ensure equipment is regularly reviewed and serviced via a preventative maintenance schedule to prevent unplanned down time, repair/replace equipment as needed, be accountable for facilities management and will work with third party vendors, as needed, to service and maintain the site.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer
Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering, preferred
Practical engineering experience, including commonly used concepts, practices and procedures of basic engineering
Strong working knowledge of hand / machine tools and processes such as vertical mill, drill press, belt sanders, hand grinders and some lathe experience
Familiar with calipers, micrometers and other measuring and test tools
Strong understanding of tool and die designs
Solid background in mechanical and electronic assembly
Familiarity with engineering documentation systems
Familiar with SolidWorks and/or similar programs
Ability to read, interpret and work with blueprints, schematics and sketches
Proficiency with the MS Office suite of products, including Share Point and Teams
Exceptional oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Astute time management, attention to detail, planning, effective multi-tasking, problem-solving, follow-through, customer service skills and ability to work to tight deadlines
Ability to work effectively alone and within a collaborative team environment

Nice To Haves

Guitar player, a plus, with a passion for music, guitars and guitar-related equipment
Bilingual English / Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

Actively identify constraints and bottlenecks, while working to eliminate them to improve flow
Identify and eliminate waste through Lean methodology
Research, develop and implement automation on the shop floor
Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements and equipment layout
Develop and improve manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; research, design, modify and test manufacturing methods and equipment; confer with equipment vendors
Assure product and process quality by designing testing methods; test finished product and process capabilities; establish standards; confirm manufacturing processes
Develop and oversee equipment maintenance strategies to maximize uptime and reliability
Research, review and recommend equipment purchases for production and manufacturing engineering departments
Play a leadership role in establishing our next generation manufacturing facility in Goleta as well as oversight of the move
Provide machine shop support with fabrication of unique parts using internal or external resources
Work collaboratively with engineering and production personnel to design and create effective assembly fixtures and tooling
Provide support and coordination for facility infrastructure impacting manufacturing operations