Manufacturing Engineer

Nefab USA is part of the Nefab Group which was founded in 1949 and is a world leading global provider of sustainable packaging solutions and logistics optimization services. Nefab saves environmental and financial resources by optimizing supply chains. We do this by innovating together with our customers to create smarter packaging and logistics solutions while always respecting people and high ethical standards. This contributes to a better tomorrow for our customers, for society, and for the environment.

With more than 75 years of experience combined with competence and presence in more than 38 countries, we offer global solutions and local service worldwide to companies in industries such as Telecom, Datacom, Semicon, Energy, Healthcare equipment, Mining & Construction, and LiB & E-mobility. Nefab Group has over 4700 employees spread across 38 countries, with a yearly turnover of 10.3 BSEK. The owners are the Nordgren/Pihl family and FAM AB, a privately owned holding company within the Wallenberg Ecosystem.

Manufacturing Engineer, Nefab Packaging West

Nefab Group is on a growth journey, and we are dependent on high-performance people to succeed. We are looking to strengthen our team in our West region, seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join us at our site in Newark, California.

As a Manufacturing Engineer you will be responsible for developing practical solutions for manufacturing processes focused on quality, safety and efficiency. This professional maintains in-depth knowledge and understanding of the manufacturing process and procedures from raw material receipt through finished product/packaging.

This position is located in Newark, CA and you will report to the Site Manager.

Do you want be part of global organization and contribute to our growth journey? Apply today!

Salary Range: $70k – $85k + Benefits/401k/Holidays/paid vacation

JOB SUMMARY

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will:

• Develop standard operating procedure for new product with lean process. Coordinate with production to implement on actuals
• Responsible for product costing with necessary available costing tools, and develop new tools.
• Identify, establish, and deliver measurable processes for continuous improvement and regularly evaluate success
• Track and scan for efficiency improvement in estimated labor/operational costs
• Coordinate with design team on all new product for best DFM implementation
• Maintain all report/data such as product cycle time, Kaizen, Lean, etc.
• Analyze scrap data and offer countermeasures recommendations
• Improve customer satisfaction and reduce cycle-time on specific wing to wing processes
• Deliver financial and operational results from lean initiatives including productivity, cycle time reductions, service level improvements, and inventory reductions
• Seek out, research, develop cost analysis, and justification for new methods, procedures, equipment, and materials.
• Evaluate production capacity capabilities of existing operations and recommend and implement enhancements as needed.
• Work with the ERP systems, evaluating processes, generating report and analysis for the production.
• Provide focused & effective leadership in eliminating EH&S/Ergonomics/Human Factors risks.
• Able to interpret mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical prints, and ladder logic.
• Develop CAD models and CNC programs to support estimating and production requirements
• Review customer requirements and specifications.
• Perform general calculations and design layouts to ensure accuracy and compliance to customer specifications.
• Consult with cross-functional teams and customers to assure the design will meet specification
• Utilize Lean Six Sigma tools to reduce waste and variation in processes focused on improving KPIs.

YOUR PROFILE

Education

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Mechanical, Industrial, Packaging or other related area is required.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification is a plus.

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in Manufacturing Industry
• Project Management experience is preferred
• Experience with ERP systems is preferred
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal
• Other language skills are considered a plus

Skills And Competencies

• Ability to manage multiple projects/activities; results driven.
• Knowledge of product, logistics and manufacturing process.
• Process oriented and ability to contribute to continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Competence/ experience in ISO 14001

Company Values and Ways of Working

Our core values are Simplicity, Empowerment and Respect. Our ways of working are characterized by Customer First, Cooperation and Communication. This means that we are always putting customers first, through cooperation and communication. We respect each other and the environment. People are empowered to grow and innovate to simplify.

Application

Impress us with your CV/resume and motivational letter, written in English. For further information or questions, please contact [email protected].

Nefab is an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We believe everyone has talent, and therefore welcome all applications.