Manufacturing Engineer; Plastics

Position: Manufacturing Engineer (Plastics)
Petmate is a global leader in pet supply products. Some of our most beloved brands include Petmate®, Chuckit!®, Quirky Kitty®, Vittles Vault®, Wild Eats® and Arm & Hammer®.

Over 60 years ago, Petmate began with a single focus on providing safe pet transportation, which resulted in the creation of the first dog kennel. Flash forward to today, and the same love and bond that existed to provide safe travels for our pets now permeates through every step of pet and pet owners' shared adventure.

Knowing that pets are every bit as much a part of the family, Petmate takes pride in developing new, superior products that improve the quality of life and enrich the bond created between people & their pets. From environmentally responsible manufacturing to rigorous product testing, we place safety at the core of what we make and how we make it.

Our trusted brands continually drive innovation across pet categories, spanning dog and cat toys, feeding and watering, food storage, carriers, shelters, treats & chews, bedding and more.

OUR WHY:
To enrich the lives of families by cultivating the bond between people & their pets

OUR VISION:
Families everywhere trust us more than any other company to enhance the well-being of their pets at every step of their adventure

Petmate Core Values

OWN IT! We take full responsibility for our actions, decisions, and their outcomes

STEADFAST DETERMINATION:
Steady pursuit of what's next with unwavering commitment and enthusiasm

DO THE RIGHT THING:
Consistent alignment of actions and values in every situation, ensuring you're always true to what's right

SAFETY WITHOUT COMPROMISE:
We prioritize the safety of employees, consumers, and pets without compromise

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our dynamic team  a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting cross-functional teams in the introduction of new processes, products and equipment, as well as maintenance of existing products and processes.

In parallel this position supports our Operations team to produce high quality products within a continuous improvement environment. This includes identifying and addressing production issues, ensuring that manufacturing processes are properly documented and executed, and working towards our cost improvement objectives. (such as labor and material savings).

We are looking for engineers that enjoy working collaboratively with personnel on the shop floor. We are transforming our production processes and plant flow. If you are a proactive problem solver, you will thrive on making an impact in our business.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas of improvement in manufacturing processes
• Own and deliver on multiple projects and tasks across various departments
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize production efficiency and quality.
• Lead the development and execution of new processes and products, including testing procedures and trials
• Perform cost analysis of new and existing products to aid in quoting
• Effectively communicate and execute customer expectations and company objectives to various teams
• Monitor and communicate project status, business issues, and significant developments to stakeholders
• Analyze data to identify root causes of machine downtime and develop solutions to address them
• Execute the analysis/evaluation/implementation of various manufacturing processes, equipment, and programs to support increased efficiencies, uptime, and safety
• Develop procedures and work instructions to establish consistent, high-quality manufacturing processes
• Actively participate in Continuous Improvement objectives and Lean initiatives
• Design shop floor for most efficient and productive layout
• Design equipment including tooling as needed using 3D CAD (Solid Works preferred)
• Revamp machine design to business's unique production needs
• Provide sustained support to the Manufacturing floor and 3rd party vendors
• Manage a team of direct reports (Process Engineers)
• Other duties as assigned based on business needs

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Requirements:

• Hands on mechanical aptitude and exposure…