Manufacturing Engineer

Description

Good Earth Tools is an innovative manufacturing company specializing in a uniquely customized and patented line of industrial equipment and tungsten carbide wear-proofing solutions for a diverse and global client base. We are experiencing tremendous growth and are adding team members to support this growth!

• Do you have a passion for contributing to manufacturing improvements, including robotics?
• Do you have experience with project management?
• Do you have an engineering background?

If you said “YES!” to all of the above, then you’re in luck – Good Earth Tools is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to add to our innovative Production Support team! In this fast-paced, exciting role, you will:

• Plan and design manufacturing tools to improve production processes
• Maintain an accurate database of all relevant production details and data
• Analyze assembly, fabrication, machining, brazing and other processes
• Maximize efficiency by optimization of workflow, and assembly methods
• Determine the parts, equipment, tools, and processes needed in order to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specifications
• Develop alternative methods of making manufacturing practices more efficient and cost effective; look at space constraints, material requirements and current needs in order to propose improvements
• Provide hands on technical support in the design, fabrication, modification, and evaluation of manufacturing processes for both new and existing products
• Collaborate with maintenance staff on creation, installation, modification, and repair of manufacturing equipment
• Work to provide solutions to leadership when presented with manufacturing concerns
• May conduct time and cost analysis of processes
• Draft and produce manufacturing drawings for process improvement initiatives using Auto Cad and Solid Works
• Serve as the project manager for process improvement initiatives to ensure the project is completed in an efficient and timely manner
• Work with the production team on robotic welding implementation
• Continue to develop professional expertise by participating in classes, conferences, and other developmental opportunities

• Earn more – We offer competitive wages and the opportunity for annual merit increases as you progress in your career.
• Excellent Benefits – Our benefits package offers group health insurance, a company-funded profit sharing retirement plan, and paid holidays and vacation just to name a few!
• Stay Active – You’ll be on the move during your shift in this fast-paced, exciting environment! You can get your steps in and also participate in our company wellness program!
• Be Part of a Team – Every position plays a key role in meeting customer needs and we all work together as a team to get things done in our family-run organization!

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Mechatronic Engineering is required; a closely related degree may be considered
• A minimum of 3 years of related experience is strongly preferred
• Experience using Solid Works is required
• Previous project management experience is preferred
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Must have experience collaborating with multiple departments
• Must have experience with robotic programming
• Must have a general understanding of basic welding in a manufacturing environment
• Must have a strong mechanical aptitude

• The employee is required to stand and walk for long periods of time; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move parts up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move parts up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.