Manufacturing Engineer

Overview

Sauder Manufacturing Co, New Haven, Indiana, United States of America

Job Description : Posted Monday, February 3, 2025 at 5 : 00 AM | Expired Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 3 : 59 AM

Do you thrive on designing engineered solutions to solve real problems? Join the Sauder Manufacturing team and help us help people!

At this time we will only be conducting on-site interviews. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Sauder Manufacturing was founded in 1945 as a Church furniture company and is wholly owned by the parent Sauder Woodworking Co. We have a rich history in crafting solid wood into beautiful, enduring, quality furniture and today that is blended with modern technology and a strong customer focus. Sauder Manufacturing Co. sells in four strategic markets : Healthcare Furniture for Acute Care Hospitals, Education Furniture for colleges and universities, Worship furniture for churches, synagogues, courthouses and furniture for human services markets which is a diverse network of agencies providing residential housing to many individuals. At Sauder Manufacturing, how we do our worknew technology, new products and new ideaschanges constantly, but our valueshow we treat our customers, suppliers and each othernever change.

Position Summary

This Manufacturing Engineering I position will entail development, maintenance, and troubleshooting the following : Routings, Rates, Standard Work, and Work Instructions. The job will provide technical support to Manufacturing, Systems, and Customer Care, to aid in providing a quality furniture product to our customers, in a Lean Manufacturing environment. The job will also include engineering of process improvements and support for developing operations processes for new products.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to work safely, maintain an orderly and safe work environment, and participate in safety initiatives
• Assist in developing manufacturing processes in support of new product launches
• Assist in creating cell layouts, which support one-piece flow, optimal operator balance, and minimization of waste
• Assist with the conception, development and perfection of workstations, jigs and fixtures used to efficiently produce the components and assemblies for new products
• Fabricate precision parts and fixtures using metalworking and woodworking machines and equipment
• Provide training and instructions to production employees in support of new products, processes, and procedures
• Analyze and recommend process changes for effectiveness, flow, and seek root cause to eliminate process variation, and improve cycle times
• Use technology tools to create drawings and technical documentation needed to support engineering, purchasing and production
• Develop and maintain bills of materials and routing information
• Create and maintain clear, concise, consistent process documentation and SOPs
• Provide technical support to Manufacturing and Customer Care for product and process questions
• Troubleshoot production issues regarding quality, product, and process
• Research, author, and implement process changes in operations
• Specify, quote, and facilitate product modification requests, and provide necessary documentation and training for production
• Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of products and processes, by reducing waste, reducing material costs, and investigating new methods and materials
• Contribute to LEAN initiatives
• Assist with other manufacturing engineering tasks, as assigned

Experience and Knowledge Required

Key Attributes Required

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear and frequently required to walk and sit. Use of hands and fingers will be required for writing, computer use, and phone use. Work in a manner consistent with standard Sauder safety practices and expectations. The employee will also be required to walk throughout the plant at various times during a typical day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Encompasses the full spectrum from factory floor to personal offices, to executive board rooms. The noise levels in these work environments are usually low to moderate. Personal protective equipment such as eye protection and ear protection may be required in the shop floor environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Full benefits package includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage with company contribution towards Health Savings Account (HSA), 10 paid holidays per year, paid vacation from weekly accrual, 401(k) match and profit sharing plan, disability coverage, life insurance, pay for performance increases, tuition reimbursement, advancement opportunity, Sauder Village membership, employee referral bonus and a sweet furniture discount!

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer M / F / Disabled / Veteran

Sauder Manufacturing Co, New Haven, Indiana, United States of America

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