Manufacturing Engineer presso Northern Contours, Inc.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer with a focus on molding and lineal profile lamination to join our team. The Engineer will be responsible for determining the most effective ways to create a product or service, while maintaining, ensuring compliance to, and improving Quality standards.  This position requires creativity, the ability to innovate and achieve impressive results in a manufacturing environment. You will be required to find creative solutions and implement them in many different areas of the manufacturing process.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the creation and approval of all engineering drawings and specifications.
• Evaluate effects of product design changes. Evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators and customers.
• Responsible for the creation and approval of all bills of material.  Determines specific materials and quantities required for each phase of production of new and current products.
• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product and specific material requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.
• Responsible for the creation and approval of all production paperwork.
• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.
• Responsible for maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.  Coordinate field complaints, customer print reviews, customer audits and customer visits. Act as technical customer service representative when needed.
• Maintain and communicate external and internal quality data, records, and process documentation.  Ensure process audits are adhered to and provide training/coaching to quality inspectors and related staff.
• Improves manufacturing productivity by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs during quoting process; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.
• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.
• Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special service.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Other technical duties as required.

 JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience with project management.
• Software knowledge and application of Microsoft Office tools.
• Understanding of machinery and human interface.
• Experience with layout, time studies, and standard work.
• Strong collaboration skills and leadership potential.
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50lbs.
• Required travel 10% to 20% within U.S.

JOB PREFERENCES:

• Preferred experience woodworking, including a strong understanding of wood properties, manufacturing techniques in molding and lineal profile wrapping with vinyl and paper.
• Ability to present technical information to various audiences.
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience.
• Experience with layout, time studies, and standard work.
• Software knowledge and application of Auto CAD/CAM.
• Ability to solve problems through root cause analysis, utilizing facts and data to frame/present issues and opportunities for clear decision making.

Northern Contours Offers a Full Benefit Package Including:

• Competitive salary
• Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, and many more
• Paid Time Off
• 8 paid holidays
• Generous Referral Incentive
• Immediate 401(k) match
• One-on-one training and advancement opportunities
• Cross Training opportunities

 Northern Contours, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.