Manufacturing Engineer

At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here, you’ll have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together, you’ll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD™.

As a Manufacturing Engineer in the Operations department, you will have one of the most critical roles at the company. You will be a member of the team that produces the best-in-class, tough-as-nails product that YETI is known for. This individual will interface with workstream and business owners including Engineering, Procurement, Quality and Program Management to own the manufacturing of our products in production. This role will be focused on technical projects in a fast-paced environment including molded plastics products and beyond while pushing the envelope of what is possible for best manufacturing process, product cost, and product performance. This position requires up to 10% travel both in country and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Sustain, improve, and validate the manufacturing processes for YETI products that meet quality, capacity, capability, and cost requirements by making data-driven decisions and collaborating across departments
• Collect, record, and transcribe data and transfer these results into reports to accurately convey all key elements of the manufacturing process and its performance against target
• Work with equipment designers and finished goods suppliers to develop innovative, cost-effective, capable and repeatable production processes and oversee the implementation process including process layout. Must also be the technical subject matter expert for said equipment.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and financial budgets and the CAPEX processes are followed
• Communicate technical requirements to suppliers while enforcing YETI confidentiality
• In coordination with Procurement, Program Management, and Lean Engineering, inform a cost reduction roadmap based on the should-cost analysis and drive out waste to ensure cost targets are achieved
• Lead initiatives to improve pass-through rates and drive continuous process improvement at supplier factories
• Coach, mentor, and develop others in manufacturing engineering
  
  

Qualifications And Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field of plastics. Consumer products industry a plus.
• Demonstrated success in engineering principles such as DFM, DFA, VA/VE, and QA/QC as well as troubleshooting tooling and process issues
• Innovative and creative problem solver with meticulous attention to detail and a stickler for time management
• Open to bi-directional feedback and able to apply it to improve themselves, their team, and YETI
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to filter and distill the relevant information to the right audience
• Comfortable with change and ambiguity with the ability to quickly propose solutions given limited guidance
• Can communicate with technical and non-technical team members effectively
• Understanding of lean tools, principles, and methodology
• Proficient in 3D CAD software (Solidworks preferred)
• Team player with demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at various organizational levels internal-ly and externally
• Ability to influence without authority
  
  

Benefits & Perks

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