Production Engineer
About The Position
Join Anatometal, a leading name in body jewelry manufacturing located in beautiful Santa Cruz, CA, serving a dedicated worldwide customer base since 1991. At Anatometal, we deeply value our team, offering comprehensive training and opportunities for leadership and skill development. We are seeking a detail-oriented and innovative Production Engineer to optimize our manufacturing processes and ensure efficient production operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for improving production efficiency, maintaining high-quality standards, and reducing costs through process improvements and technology implementation. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
Requirements
- Proven experience in a production or manufacturing engineering role.
- 5+ years experience with demonstrated progression.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in ISO9001 preferred.
- Certification in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing is preferred.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and optimize manufacturing processes to enhance productivity and efficiency.
- Design, implement, and maintain production workflows and equipment.
- Increase operating available time through change-over process optimization (SMED).
- Analyze production data and identify areas for improvement.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Collaborate with the R&D and quality assurance teams to improve product quality and reduce production scrap.
- Develop and implement cost-saving initiatives while sustaining quality.
- Troubleshoot production issues and recommend corrective actions.
- Train and support production staff on new processes and equipment, and develop standardized work.
- Monitor production KPIs and prepare reports for management.
- Oversee and optimize manufacturing processes that results in enhanced capability, productivity and efficiency.
- Contribute to development and sustaining effort of manufacturing KPI’s.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
