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Hunter Industries is seeking an Electrical Manufacturing Engineer to join our Contract Manufacturing team! In this role you will identify and implement manufacturing processes, procedures, and projects focused on minimizing product cost, improving product quality, and maintaining product availability for assigned product lines. You will work on projects across multiple departments that are aligned with the organization’s strategic objectives.

*We are considering all skill levels for this role. If you are unsure if you qualify and don't check all the boxes, or check them all and then some, we encourage you to apply!

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for the resolution of manufacturing issues of assigned product lines that affect product quality and/or availability. Develops and coordinates the necessary processes and sustaining engineering protocols to ensure manufacturing operational efficiencies. Maintains manufacturing-related documentation and production reports that define key metrics and outline current activities.
• Uses lean manufacturing practices and Six Sigma methodology to evaluate and improve assembly line performance per established key performance indicators. Implements improvement processes to ensure that projects are justifiable, on schedule and within budget.
• Provides manufacturing engineering support for complete integration of new products into full production per the organization’s New Product Development and Introduction (NPDI) process. Provides focus on delivering a repeatable process with high quality yield. Supports the concurrent engineering effort on behalf of manufacturing as a member of the product development team.
• Maintains updated capacity models for both injection molds and assembly equipment for assigned product lines. Submits capital requests as required to ensure timely completion of equipment to meet forecasted production. Provides capital requirements for annual budgeting process.
• Leads or supports cost reduction projects including qualification of new vendors for materials or parts. Participates in test plan development and execution.
• Evaluates current products, production lines, and processes to pinpoint areas for improvement, and submits recommendations for review.
• Develops BOMs, test procedures and other related documentation required to support new products. Works with various departments to transfer new designs into production.
• Supports Incoming Inspection and Warranty Test by providing technical support for failure analysis. Works with Engineering to prioritize product improvements based on trend analysis.

Education/Training Required and Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required.

Experience Required and Preferred:

• 2+ years of engineering experience within a manufacturing organization. Experience working with electromechanical products is preferred.

What You Bring:

• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes the knowledge of LEAN Manufacturing & Six-Sigma methodology techniques and how it can be applied in the manufacturing environment.
• Ability to speak and write effectively as appropriate for the needs of the audience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with strong report-writing and presentation skills.
• Strong computer knowledge including several Microsoft Office programs.
• Logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational and time management skills, and the ability to work within timelines.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills, with the ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally and work flexible hours to visit supplier facilities worldwide. Ability to obtain a valid passport, if necessary.
• Experience with electronics assembly and injection molded plastic components preferred.
• Knowledge of SPC, FMEA, DOE and process capability studies preferred.
• Experience with irrigation products or industry preferred.

What We Offer:

• Amazing corporate culture - we walk the walk when it comes to our values!
• Beautiful 20 acre park like campus with creek and walking trails
• On site wellness center with personal training, fitness classes and massage
• FUN company events!
• Company donation matching and volunteer rewards
• Career development opportunities and profit sharing bonus