Manufacturing Engineer

We are seeking a qualified Manufacturing Engineer to join our engineering team at Skutt.  This position requires a diverse engineering background to support product design; processing, assembly; quality and lean manufacturing activities.

Job Overview:
This position works with a small team of Engineers and is responsible for designing, developing, testing and integrating new products, tooling and equipment into Skutt’s manufacturing systems.

Core Duties & Responsibilities:

• Evaluates manufacturing processes, product design, assembly, tooling, and materials.
• Researches and analyzes data such as customer design proposal, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application.
• Works with equipment vendors and area operators to achieve customer and production needs.
• Develops manufacturing processes to meet product safety, quality and cost requirements.
• Researches, designs, modifies, and tests manufacturing methods and equipment.
• Improves productivity by planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.
• Completes design and development projects by training and guiding technicians.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; participating in professional societies.
• Maintains punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
• Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
• Other duties may be assigned. 

Position Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering from a four-year college or university.
• A minimum of four years’ work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Electrical engineering experience is desirable to support our controller and heating element designs and manufacturing cells.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial reports, technical journals, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries from customers, vendors and regulatory agencies.
• Self-starter, active problem solver and ability to analyze information.
• Significant experience with both 2D and 3D CAD modeling software required, ideally SolidWorks, but otherwise a CAD software equivalent. Adept in using various computer applications including data bases, spreadsheets, report writing, project management, graphics, word processing, communicating by email and using scheduling software. 
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office Suite highly recommended. Data Entry, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe PDF.
• Able to lift and move up to 25 lbs. occasionally and be able to sit, stand use hands and fingers to type or dial and talk and hear.
• Occasional overnight travel for visits to suppliers, continuous improvement opportunities or educational events.
• Valid Drivers license and acceptable driving record. Automobile liability coverage or access to an insured vehicle as needed.  

Details:
Job Type: Full-time, Monday thru Friday
Shift: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (1 hr. lunch)
Salary: Starting $80,000 – 90,000 depending on experience
Bonus Opportunities
Employer Paid Benefit Package (Medical/Dental/401K Matching/Vacation)