Werner Paddles is seeking an energetic,
positive, self-motivated Process Engineer to join our team supporting the
production of high performance paddles.
This individual should be a degreed engineer
with a proven history of experience utilizing SolidWorks and Microsoft
Excel. Must be mechanically minded,
creative, and comfortable working with tools and equipment. Experience in fabrication and lean
manufacturing is preferred. Automation
or plastic injection molding experience will also be considered.
Most importantly, Werner Paddles is a tight
knit team of out-going, open minded individuals operating in a fast-paced,
fun-loving work environment. We would
love to round out a team with a personality that meshes with our company and
brings a unique skill set to the table.
Sense of humor, ability to multi-task, and love of the outdoors are a
must. Paddling experience in any
discipline is desired.
If you share our passion, please apply by
emailing your cover letter and resume to Angie.Berman@wernerpaddles.com. We are excited to hear your story!
Position: Process
Engineer
Immediate Supervisor: Senior Engineer
General
Responsibilities:
Provide technical expertise in the design, fabrication,
troubleshooting, development, installation and qualification of equipment.
Improve and document production processes. Support lean initiatives and the streamlining
of the production flow and layout.
This individual must be enthusiastic about working in a team to
challenge existing processes and product designs and to facilitate positive
change towards both.
Specific Responsibilities:
Initiate,
direct, and support projects to implement innovative equipment, tooling,
processes, and methods that enhance efficiency, improve safety, and
increase profitability.
Create
procedures, work instructions, drawings, workmanship standards and other
technical documentation as required.
Provide
strategic engineering insight to daily manufacturing processes to help
improve efficiency of production layout and flow.
Analyze
and design test methods and processes necessary to meet Production requirements
and improve quality.
Support
manufacturing personnel in lean efforts.
Support
the introduction of new products into production environment by performing New
Product Introduction (NPI) tasks as assigned.
Perform
time studies on the production floor to determine labor time standards.
Assist with technical
protocols for validation of materials, products and processes.
Investigates and
provides solutions for highly complex problems where intricate analysis of
situations or data is required.
Contribute to
cross functional teams that drive improvement initiatives.
This position
will involve many other tasks, responsibilities and projects that are not
listed. The above job description is a highlight of some of the larger
duties
Qualifications:
- Proficient in
process documentation, technical writing and flowcharts.
- Excellent oral
and written communication skills.
- Excellent
technical project management skills
- Track-record of
innovation and self motivation in solving problems and
continuous improvement
- Honest. Must keep company information
confidential.
- Have sense of humor
and be generally upbeat.
- Reliable
- Organized and
orderly
Education and
Experience Required:
- Bachelor’s
degree in a discipline of engineering.
Experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Experience in a
manufacturing environment creating and documenting processes and
procedures.
- Proficient in the use of SolidWorks and Microsoft
Office
- Experience with
lean manufacturing.
Education and
Experience Preferred:
- Experience
working with composite materials and lamination processes.
- Experience with
or knowledge of injection molding.
- Experience in a manufacturing
environment designing, specifying, fabricating, assembling, and debugging
machinery and manufacturing processes.
Werner Paddles, Inc. is an equal
opportunity employer.
Edited by WernerPaddles1 - 25 Jun 2014 at 12:17pm