Manufacturing Engineering Specialist

3 weeks ago


Portland, Oregon, United States Vigor Marine Full time
Job Description

Vigor Marine is a leading industrial business operating in six locations with a diverse team of approximately 1,800 people in Oregon, Washington, and Alaska.

We are built around a collection of powerful, unique assets and differentiated capabilities, excelling at specialized shipbuilding, ship repair, and handling complex projects in support of energy generation, national infrastructure, and defense.

Our company strives to be a positive, regenerative force for good - environmentally, in the lives of our employees, and in the community.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement manufacturing strategies, systems, and continuous improvement processes to support production build success.
  • Analyze technical studies and proposals, and resolve technical problems by examining relevant technical data and performing calculations.
  • Evaluate and develop engineering plans or work orders to fabricate work aids, fixtures, or other items to assist production in cost reductions for continuous improvement.
  • Assist in developing key performance indicators to establish baseline performance metrics on key processes required to assess the impact of change.
  • Support engineering projects by preparing detailed designs from concept designs and written specifications, ensuring manufacturability.
  • Confer with design engineering firms and other staff to resolve design problems.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce bottom-line costs in areas such as material usage, ergonomic hazards, and labor requirements.
  • Improve manufacturing efficiency by actively searching for opportunities to improve data quality, data delivery/presentation, and yard production practices.
  • Establish processes to share process improvements between business entities.
Requirements
  • PC skills, including engineering computer equipment and software (analysis, design, CAD/CAM, and data programs).
  • Knowledge of MS Windows, Advanced Excel, Word, Auto-CAD.
  • Demonstrated understanding and experience deploying Lean, Six Sigma, or other Continuous Improvement methodologies.
  • Strong ability to effectively and efficiently facilitate process improvement events.
  • Knowledge of working carbon and stainless steels, aluminum, Titanium, and hard materials.
  • Knowledge of welding processes and metallurgy.
  • Ability to apply lean principles to everyday applications and effectively communicate to all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to run continuous improvement projects that require acquiring assets, revitalization, and return on investment justification.
  • Working knowledge of Materials Requirement Planning System; lean manufacturing process, and continuous improvement tools.
  • Perform costing activities for capital justification, business case analysis, and general costing activities.
Education and Experience
  • Degree in manufacturing or mechanical engineering or related engineering field.
  • Minimum five (10) years of experience in a similar production industry.

Vigor Marine is an equal employment opportunity employer and complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, benefits, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.



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