Manufacturing Engineer

Spudnik Equipment Company LLC is the North American market leader for potato planting, harvesting, and handling equipment – all designed and manufactured in our state-of-the-art facility in Blackfoot, Idaho. We have opportunities for enthusiastic, self-directed, and innovative people who are interested in a satisfying and rewarding career. We are now accepting applications for the following position: POSITION: Manufacturing Engineer (Assembly) LOCATION: Blackfoot, Idaho JOB SUMMARY: The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for providing engineering design support such as breaking down CAD models for build sequence and Bill of Material accuracy, design for manufacturing/assembly/service (DFX) recommendations and developing fixtures. Additionally, the Engineer will work on Lean efforts to eliminate waste. Efforts include but are not limited to process improvement, workflow, standard work, setup reduction, and facilitating continuous improvement with employee teams. The Engineer is required to be knowledgeable of current manufacturing processes and will be required to spend significant amounts of time actively working in production departments. Teamwork and customer service skills are vitally important as the Engineer is expected to work directly and indirectly with employees, other supervisors and managers, customers, and outside vendors. Quality of workmanship, attention to detail, and self-motivation are important assets for this position. The Engineer will consistently demonstrate high levels of responsibility and accountability working effectively and efficiently. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as necessary. • Lean process improvement: -Value Stream management -5S -Standard Work -Machine setup reduction -Safety and ergonomics -Fool-proofing -Facilitate and train employees in improvement efforts • Engineering design support: -Design for Manufacturing departments -Design for Assembly department -Design for Service and Repair department -Jigs and fixtures -Engineering drawings for Weld and Assembly departments • Production control/ERP support updates to: -Bills of material -Routings • Project Management (New Equipment Acquisition). -Preparation – Facility, tools, software, consumables, planning, maintenance -Implementation – Delivery, testing and tuning, training, production hand-off -Continual Improvement – Design for manufacturability, capability presentation, training, KPIs, issue trending • Work interactively with Department Managers to achieve department goals. • Set positive examples in leadership, safety, and work ethics. ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as necessary. • Work in a team environment with little or no supervision. • Maintain a safe, organized, and clean work environment. • Fill in during team member absence. • Promote the company’s core values, integrity, respect, commitment, quality, innovation. REQUIREMENTS: • BS in Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline. • Experience reading instructional drawings and schematics. • Knowledge of processes, equipment, parts, systems, tools, and machinery required in production, fabrication and assembly. • Ability to successfully manage multiple projects and deadlines. • Excellent troubleshooting, critical thinking, and analytical skills. • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. • Ability to work with ERP system, CAD, spreadsheets, word processing documents, and other applicable computer systems and software. Machines Typically Operated • Basic clerical machines including computer, printer, adding machine, telephone, fax machine, etc. • Other machines or equipment specific to departmental or facility needs. Typical Physical Requirements Medium work involving: • Climbing • Crouching • Handling • Reaching • Balancing • Standing • Walking • Pushing • Stooping • Pulling • Talking • Lifting (up to 50 lbs) • Kneeling • Visual Acuity • Repetitive Motions Typical Environmental Conditions • The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level. Includes a variety of physical conditions such a proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on platforms and other high places. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: Fumes, odors, dust, gases or poor ventilation. There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids. PAY: Salaried, based on skill and experience levels. DEADLINE TO APPLY: Open until filled TO APPLY: Apply online at www.spudnik.com via the Careers page. SPUDNIK IS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE.