Manufacturing Engineer

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Date: Oct 31, 2024

Location: Portland, OR, United States

Company: Oregon Tool

 Work Location: Portland, OR  

 

Go one better, together.

 

We’ve built something we’re extremely proud of, and we think it’s time you became part of it. Working at Oregon Tool, Inc., you’ll build your career and do your best work while contributing to the whole of the company. We're for those who lean into challenges and expect that same attitude from the people around them. We’re a goal-oriented organization that’s firmly committed to creating opportunities for Team Members’ talents to shine and inspire the individuals around them so that we all win together. 

 

At 2,400 Team Members across the globe, you're more than just a link in a chain. From new products, programs, and business units, Oregon Tool, Inc. gives you the space to make systemic change within our business. How will you make your mark? 

 

HOW YOU MAKE AN IMPACT: 
The Manufacturing Engineer will apply technical expertise in planning and design in Heat Treatment processes and will support senior level engineers on significant projects. 

 

THE DETAILS: 

  • Primary Task (25%) – Completes Projects – Plans, conducts and implements research, development, or engineering assignments generally involving several high impact, high complexity manufacturing process projects. Coordinates the work of Engineers, Technicians, and other support personnel.  Interacts with marketing, accounting, purchasing, manufacturing, product design and suppliers/customers.  

  • Clearly defined & documented project requirements. 

  • Project schedule(s). 

  • Resource estimates/resource plan. 

  • Cost estimates/cost targets. 

  • Budget monitoring. 

  • Successful team. 

  • Write AR’s. 

  • Data collection & analysis. 

  • Status reports and final reports. 

  • Analysis of alternatives. 

  • Verification and validation. 

  • Design reviews/process design. 

  • Process documentation. 

  • Production training. 

  • Project schedule adjustment. 

  • Project coordination/project closure and critique. 

  • Second Task (50%) – Production Support – Works on miscellaneous manufacturing process problems dealing with production down time, loss of or low efficiency, or quality deviations. 

  • Standard cost by operation. 

  • Identifying opportunities for improvement 

  • Priorities of opportunities 

  • Analysis of alternatives 

  • Corrective actions 

  • Capable processes 

  • Production uptime 

  • Current process documentation 

  • Gauging 

  • Product disposition recommendation 

  • Consultation on prints 

  • Consultation on process 

  • Purchase of manufacturing equipment 

  • Floor layouts 

  • Ergonomic/safety assessments 

  • Capacity/utilization studies 

  • Project coordination 

  • Failure analysis 

  • Third Task (15%) – Technical Recommendations for Division & Product Line/Mentoring Engineers 

  • Risk analysis. 

  • Recommendations on new technologies. 

  • Consultation to Engineering schools on curriculum improvement. 

  • Identifies major “Engineering process” improvement opportunities. 

  • Provides constructive feedback in design reviews. 

  • Provides recommendations on manufacturing systems. 

  • (Coaching) Direction & guidance to Engineers and MECOP 

  • Input for development of engineers, MECOP’s & self. 

  • Training recommendations for engineers, MECOP’s & self. 

  • Recommendations on hiring of MECOP of Manufacturing Engineers 

  • Transfer of knowledge to engineers 

  • Coaching product design for manufacturing. 

 

  • Communication and Documentation (10%) 

  • Technical reports. 

  • Status reports. 

  • Technical articles (outside publications). 

  • Technical presentations to Engineering/Directors/Oregon Tool. 

  • Monthly Reports. 

  • Open communication channels. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent discipline required 

  • 2 + years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, experience with heat treating processes preferred 

  • Demonstrated innovative problem solving.   

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills; able to express oneself clearly 

  • Collaborative and effective team player and able to work with teams who are globally dispersed 

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and data management software 

 

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Washington, Colorado, Nevada, California, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, Oregon Tool is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Oregon Tool, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $70,000 - $90,000

 

Internal candidates, please note if you are located in a different country than this position is advertised, please contact the recruiter to understand if relocation or sponsorship is offered for this role. Compensation and benefits vary by country. 

 

WHAT WE OFFER:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits available on day one (no waiting period) 
  • 401k matching (100% of first 3%, 50% of next 3% = 4.5% match on 6% contribution)
  • Earn up to 120 hours vacation during your first year of service 
  • One paid Community Involvement Day available per calendar year 
  • Global company with small company feel 
  • Casual work attire 
  • Onsite Fitness center
  • Public Transit access

 

WHO WE ARE: 

Oregon Tool, Inc. is a global, premium-branded, aftermarket-driven precision-cutting-tool platform. At Oregon Tool, Inc., it is our goal to create, cultivate and sustain a global, inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our employees and customers. We invite and encourage applications from all skilled individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company #SharperTogether.

 

To learn more about our company and history visit us at: www.oregontool.com

 

Oregon Tool, Inc. will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is contingent on a background investigation and drug screen. Oregon Tool, Inc. does not discriminate based on sex, race, color, religion, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under law. 

 

During the application process we will not ask for or collect any confidential, proprietary, or sensitive personally identifiable information (e.g., date of birth; driver’s license number; or credit card, bank account or other financial information). If you submit such information, you do so at your own risk, and we will not be liable to you or responsible for consequences of your submission. This notice should not be construed as an offer of employment or creating any terms of employment.