Manufacturing Engineer

Precinmac is a leading diversified manufacturer of high-tolerance precision machined components and assemblies. The Precinmac brand represents seven independently owned companies in the United States and Canada. We focus on continuous improvement, on-time delivery, and the highest possible quality and consistency.

We are currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for our Shields Manufacturing facility in Tualatin Oregon. (On-site position) 

 We offer:

• A Highly competitive total compensation package
• Medical (3 medical plans to choose from)
• Dental
• Vision
• Life (Free Provided, options for supplemental on top)
• Disability Insurance (STD and LTD provided by the company for free)
• 401(k) with company match,
• A generous paid time off schedule
• Discretionary quarterly bonus program.
   

Summary:

Under limited supervision, develops and improves manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment to maintain proper product functionality and drive productivity. Leads and mentors’ other engineers. 

 While not inclusive, this position will provide support in the following areas of the Engineering Team:

 Process Improvement: Identify areas for process improvement and lead cross functional teams in executing solutions.  Design fixturing, tooling, systems, etc. to improve processes.  Work with outside vendors on equipment purchases for process improvement activities.

System Maintenance: Review traveler package and customer drawings for completeness and manufacturability. Obtain approval from customer for drawing changes. Create approved for manufacturing drawings, flat patterns, outsource drawings and other documents needed to create a complete manufacturing plan with a high probability of success. Attach prints and modify traveler package as needed to create a manufactural package and release travelers.

Productivity: Lead productivity initiatives.  Identify an execute productivity projects.  Lead cross functional teams in productivity efforts.

Production Support: Answers technical questions from production, outsource providers, purchasing and others. Assists in resolving technical issues.

Fixture Design: Design fixtures and other aids needed by manufacturing.

NRE Engineering:  Provides customer product support on assigned projects as it pertains to development, design, and manufacturability.

Mentoring: Provide leadership and mentorship to other engineers on projects, process, engineering, problem solving, etc.

What competencies you bring:

• Analytical Skills: Able to structure and process qualitative or quantitative data and draw insightful conclusions.
• Problem Solving and Decision Making: Identifies and understands issues, problems and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.
• Communication: Clearly and respectfully conveys information and ideas, orally and in writing, to individuals or groups in a manner that helps them understand and retain the message; demonstrates active listening and appropriate body language.
• Job/Technical Knowledge: Demonstrates a broad understanding of the job and is viewed as a subject matter expert.  Effectively applies knowledge and leverages resources to deliver high quality products/service. 
• Initiative: Anticipates problems and proactively addresses issues; acts without being told what to do; offer help even when tasks are not assigned specifically to him/her; initiates communication as needed to move projects along, arrive at a solution or improve a process.
• Accountability/Dependability: Focuses on desired outcomes and how best to achieve them.  Gets the job done.  Assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; can be counted on to deliver consistent and high-quality results.
• Attention to Detail: Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task. Identifies and addresses discrepancies and inconsistencies in a process, product, or situation. 
• Time Management: Uses time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates efforts on the more important priorities; gets more done in less time than others; can attend to a broader range of activities.

Required Education/Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology (preferably Manufacturing, Industrial or Mechanical).
• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment preferably in a Manufacturing or Process Engineering role.
• Experience with and trained in Lean methodologies, including but not limited to; 5S, SMED, VSM, Visual Management / Visual Factory, Problem Solving (A3), Standard Work, Mistake-Proofing, and TPM.
• Green or Black Belt level certification in Lean or Lean Six Sigma from a reputable training provider.
• Hands on experience with machining processes, preferably with multi-axis milling and turning.
• Experience using ERP and MES software, preferably Infor10 ERP (Syteline) and ShopVue.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite with strong MS Excel skills. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement: We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in compliance with all federal and state regulations. Precinmac provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

Precinmac Values Statement: We are bound by Trust; we express our Gratitude, we lead with Action, we are poised for Growth, and we are driven by Excellence.