Manufacturing Engineer

Good Earth Tools is an innovative manufacturing company specializing in a uniquely customized and patented line of industrial equipment and tungsten carbide wear-proofing solutions for a diverse and global client base. We are experiencing tremendous growth and are adding team members to support this growth! 

What Is So Exciting About This Opportunity:

• Do you have a passion for contributing to manufacturing improvements, including robotics?
• Do you have experience with project management?
• Do you have an engineering background?

If you said “YES!” to all of the above, then you’re in luck – Good Earth Tools is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to add to our innovative Production Support team! In this fast-paced, exciting role, you will:

• Plan and design manufacturing tools to improve production processes
• Maintain an accurate database of all relevant production details and data
• Analyze assembly, fabrication, machining, brazing and other processes
• Maximize efficiency by optimization of workflow, and assembly methods
• Determine the parts, equipment, tools, and processes needed in order to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specifications
• Develop alternative methods of making manufacturing practices more efficient and cost effective; look at space constraints, material requirements and current needs in order to propose improvements
• Provide hands on technical support in the design, fabrication, modification, and evaluation of manufacturing processes for both new and existing products
• Collaborate with maintenance staff on creation, installation, modification, and repair of manufacturing equipment
• Work to provide solutions to leadership when presented with manufacturing concerns
• May conduct time and cost analysis of processes
• Draft and produce manufacturing drawings for process improvement initiatives using AutoCad and SolidWorks
• Serve as the project manager for process improvement initiatives to ensure the project is completed in an efficient and timely manner
• Work with the production team on robotic welding implementation
• Continue to develop professional expertise by participating in classes, conferences, and other developmental opportunities

What You’ll Bring to the Table:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Mechatronic Engineering is required; a closely related degree may be considered
• A minimum of 3 years of related experience is strongly preferred
• Experience using SolidWorks is required
• Previous project management experience is preferred
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Must have experience collaborating with multiple departments
• Must have experience with robotic programming
• Must have a general understanding of basic welding in a manufacturing environment
• Must have a strong mechanical aptitude

Why you’ll love working here:

• Earn more – We offer competitive wages and the opportunity for annual merit increases as you progress in your career. 
• Excellent Benefits – Our benefits package offers group health insurance, a company-funded profit sharing retirement plan, and paid holidays and vacation just to name a few!
• Stay Active – You’ll be on the move during your shift in this fast-paced, exciting environment! You can get your steps in and also participate in our company wellness program!
• Be Part of a Team – Every position plays a key role in meeting customer needs and we all work together as a team to get things done in our family-run organization!

Physical Demands:

• The employee is required to stand and walk for long periods of time; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move parts up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move parts up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

To Apply:

• Please visit our website at www.goodearthtools.com and complete our online application.