MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

Buck Knives creates purpose driven knives that perform for generations.

We are looking for an Manufacturing Engineer to join our team to efficiently produce our legendary products.

• In-Person attendance required, no remote work. No relocation assistance available.

SUMMARY

This position primarily supports operations through the following initiatives

• Refining and standardizing processes
• Leading and participating with lean and continuous improvement projects
• Reducing and standardizing machine setup
• Trouble shooting and resolving quality related issues as well as reducing scrap and rework
• Developing cost reduction programs through analysis of alternative materials and processes 
• Be the responsible engineer on production released designs, ensuring smooth transition from design to production.
• Assist with the introduction of new products from the design and development phase to production release.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Lead continuous improvement teams to analyze and improves manufacturing methods by implementing solutions such as using new or improved fixtures, machinery, equipment or handling methods.
• Use root cause analysis methods to troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing-related issues.
• Provide quotes and cost estimates of improvement efforts including but not limited to fixtures, machinery, handling methods or new materials.
• Communicates with vendors and purchasing to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts.
• Communicate with management, new products, and other staff regarding current manufacturing capabilities and ideas on developing future capabilities.
• Improve overall processing of material in various fabrication and assembly processes through data collection and analysis by reducing cycle time, lead time, cost and quality defects.
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including work instructions, drawings, 3D CAD models and standard operating procedures.
• Develop project plans and own responsibility for completion of milestones that identify all project steps, resources required and capital requirements.
• Provide technical support and training to production staff as needed.

• Must possess strong problem-solving skills and ability to work well within cross-departmental groups and clearly communicate solutions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor degree or equivalent from four-year University or Technical school in one of the following disciplines:

Manufacturing Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

• 5 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in a lean based manufacturing environment.
• Intermediate understanding of Machine G&M code, CAM programming experience preferred.
• Solidworks experience required.
• AutoCAD experience a plus.
• Proficient at the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Project, Word)
• Experience with metal working (grinding, machining, heat treating) preferred
• Experience with Lean Methodologies such as Kaizen, Value Stream Maps, 5S, and 8 Wastes.

Professional Skills 

• Ability to read, interpret and develop documents such as blueprints, safety regulations, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals into visual work instructions for employees.  

• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Pro-active approach to problem solving
• Relevant technological knowledge
• Ability to lead and work independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to identify and implement cost-saving initiatives.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES and REGISTRATIONS

None required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand and walk.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment will include office areas, manufacturing areas and warehouse/shipping areas.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The noise level in this work environment will range from quiet to very loud requiring hearing protection. 

Job Types: Full-time