Manufacturing Process Optimization Engineer

2 days ago

Brea, California, United States Kirkhill Full time
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Kirkhill, Inc. is a leading diversified manufacturer of highly engineered, organic, and inorganic elastomer-based products. We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Brea, CA, USA.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for optimizing all aspects of the manufacturing process by identifying opportunities and applying simpler, faster, and more cost-effective methods. This will involve creating and updating work instructions and manufacturing routers for all departments, effectively using process improvement strategies and techniques, and documenting all manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Create and update work instructions and manufacturing routers for all departments
  • Effectively use process improvement strategies and techniques, including Lean, Poka yoke, and Six Sigma
  • Document all manufacturing processes and keep current
  • Train other employees as required
  • Provide guidance to Engineering, planning, and cost estimating on routers and tooling
  • Execute special projects as assigned
  • Design tooling, fixtures, and jigs to improve manufacturing
Requirements
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision and make independent decisions
  • Strong communication, presentation, interpersonal, and organizational skills
  • Demonstrated experience in analyzing and solving parts and process issues
  • Demonstrated ability to meet critical deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Team player with ability to work well with employees and customers alike
  • High level of motivation and sense of urgency
  • Intermediate skills in working with Microsoft Office
  • Ability to multi-task and shift priorities
Competencies
  • Customer Focus: Knows and understands the needs of internal and external customers
  • Is results-oriented and works hard to consistently provide exceptional service
  • Ethics and Values: Adheres to an effective set of core values and beliefs and acts in accordance
  • Problem Solving: Looks beyond the obvious to find effective solutions
  • Integrity and Trust: Widely trusted and seen as direct and truthful
  • Functional/Technical Skills: Possesses the skills to be effective in the job
  • Listening: Practices active and attentive listening, able to hear others
  • Action-oriented: Full of energy, willing to take action
  • Composure: Cool under pressure, not knocked off balance by the unexpected, is a settling influence
  • Values Diversity: Supports fair and equal treatment for all
Education/Previous Experience Requirements

Preferred degree is in material science. Elastomer rubber manufacturing experience is a must. Three to five years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering is required.

Kirkhill, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All successful candidates must submit to a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check as a condition of employment.

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