Manufacturing Engineer
At Buckhorn, we manufacture strong, durable products with people whose commitment to our customers and work ethic are second to none. Our culture of ownership and transparency empowers our team to achieve goals they didn’t think possible. We are committed to providing an environment for employees to grow and succeed while creating a space where people are respected and enjoy coming to work. Our stability and market leadership are due to our team’s openness, collaboration, and willingness to take on tough challenges. For those ready to grow with us, it will be a rewarding journey – and we’re just getting started.
The Manufacturing Engineer works closely with the Plant Manager and Technical Services team to maximize efficiencies of plant operations while optimizing plant run time. This role is responsible for applying knowledge of engineering theory, manufacturing methods and problem-solving techniques to improve operating equipment performance and related processes. The successful candidate will work in conjunction with production, maintenance, quality and engineering departments to improve safety, quality, productivity, and reduce costs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work in conjunction with other departments to improve safety, quality and production processes, reduce delays, increase efficiency and reduce cost
Apply continuous improvement methods such as lean manufacturing, six sigma and A-3 problem solving techniques to enhance manufacturing quality, reliability and cost effectiveness
Identify, plan and lead cross-functional capital and improvement projects
Determine root causes of failures using statistical methods and recommend changes in designs, tolerances or processing methods to avoid re-occurrences
Promote decision driven by data instead of opinions
Introduce new equipment, methods and processes to improve existing operations
Design testing methods and calculate process capabilities to establish standards or validate process requirements
Design, develop, and implement control systems to improve production cycle times, product quality, equipment performance, down-time reduction and process automation
Utilize statistical means to optimize and improve performance
Analyze process performance data and identify trends, runs, to reduce process variation
Participate and contribute to the achievement of department goals including goal setting
Identify and solve chronic/repetitive problems and failures
On call 24 hours a day 7 days a week
Must Have:
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent technical education
7-10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated success working in and/or leading cross functional teams including project management
Proven track record of driving significant efficiency improvements and cost reduction efforts
Passionate about continuous improvement and teamwork
Well organized self-starter skilled in time management
Ability to interpret electrical, mechanical and hydraulic schematics
Ability to utilize CAD to update plant floor layouts and review tooling/part drawings
Nice to Have:
Experience in injection molding or plastic processing, such as industrial packaging, material handling, plastic containers, pallets or packaging-centric
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with opposing opinions and capable of leading team towards best outcome
Proficient in computer aided design (CAD)
Ability to do two mathematical operations to arrive at the solution.
Thorough knowledge of problem-solving techniques, brainstorming, kaizen events, value stream mapping, focusing on win-win solutions
Creative problem solver with high degree of analytical skills
Project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and stay on budget
Ability to develop project charters along with timing and cost for capital projects
Ability to support the Quality department in Root Cause Analysis and corrective actions
Product knowledge regarding specifications and quality requirements
TRAVEL REQUIREMENT:
10% Travel Requirement