Manufacturing Engineer

Doskocil Mfg.•Arlington, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our dynamic team at Petmate. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting cross-functional teams in the introduction of new processes, products and equipment, as well as maintenance of existing products and processes. In parallel this position supports our Operations team to produce high quality products within a continuous improvement environment. This includes identifying and addressing production issues, ensuring that manufacturing processes are properly documented and executed, and working towards our cost improvement objectives. (such as labor and material savings). We are looking for engineers that enjoy working collaboratively with personnel on the shop floor. We are transforming our production processes and plant flow. If you are a proactive problem solver, you will thrive on making an impact in our business.

Requirements

Hands on mechanical aptitude and exposure to manufacturing operations
Self-guided with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to prioritize workload to deliver on a wide variety of projects on deadline
Strong communication skills, with the ability to present to internal and external stakeholders
Data driven decision making skills – proven track record of delivering results
Ability to read and understand technical information including but not limited to: manufacturing drawings, engineering instructions, and material data sheets.
Proven track record of influencing teams within matrix organizational structure (across various shifts within a 24/7 production facility)
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (Plastics, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing) or equivalent from accredited university
5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a Mid-High Volume Manufacturing environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, etc.)
Working knowledge of SolidWorks or equivalent 3D modeling/drafting software, including FEA
Experience with high volume production/high mix environment
Good understanding of machining equipment, multiple types of applications and product lines (changeovers, various tooling, molding)
Quality System Knowledge (ISO/QS/TS)
Structured Problem-Solving skill. (8D/A3)
SPC/CPK Data Analysis, FMEA, DVP&R
Capital Equipment Justifications
Production Equipment Capacity Planning

Nice To Haves

Plastics Industry experience (Stretch Blow Molding, Injection Molding, Extrusion Blow Molding) (Preferred)
Tooling/mold design experience (Preferred)
Experience documenting work instructions within a multi-shift manufacturing environment (Preferred)
Bi-Lingual (Spanish) a plus, not required

Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas of improvement in manufacturing processes
Own and deliver on multiple projects and tasks across various departments
Implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize production efficiency and quality.
Lead the development and execution of new processes and products, including testing procedures and trials
Perform cost analysis of new and existing products to aid in quoting
Effectively communicate and execute customer expectations and company objectives to various teams
Monitor and communicate project status, business issues, and significant developments to stakeholders
Analyze data to identify root causes of machine downtime and develop solutions to address them
Execute the analysis/evaluation/implementation of various manufacturing processes, equipment, and programs to support increased efficiencies, uptime, and safety
Develop procedures and work instructions to establish consistent, high-quality manufacturing processes
Actively participate in Continuous Improvement objectives and Lean initiatives
Design shop floor for most efficient and productive layout
Design equipment including tooling as needed using 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred)
Revamp machine design to business’s unique production needs
Provide sustained support to the Manufacturing floor and 3rd party vendors
Manage a team of direct reports (Process Engineers)
Other duties as assigned based on business needs