Job Type
Full-time
Description
The Manufacturing Engineer drives continuous improvement across Tri Tool's manufacturing operations by monitoring processes and costs, identifying and implementing efficiencies, and supporting day-to-day production needs. This role works cross-functionally with engineering, production, quality, and vendors to reduce lead times, lower costs, and maintain high-quality standards.
Essential Duties & Functions:
Process Improvement & Engineering
• Performs all duties as assigned and adheres to Tri Tool's Core Values
• Conduct regular shop walks with the Director of Operations and Manufacturing Lead.
• Identify and implement improvements to products, processes, tooling, fixturing, programming, and routings to reduce cost and increase efficiency.
• Create, manage, and maintain manufacturing routings and process documentation.
• Apply continuous improvement methodologies, including lean manufacturing, to enhance quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Engineering on new product development with an emphasis on design for manufacturability.
• Design equipment layouts and workspaces to maximize efficiency.
• Incorporate new methods and technologies to improve existing operations.
Cost & Performance Management
• Review completed job routings and perform cost analyses.
• Identify and address job cost overruns in partnership with the foreman, including corrective action through tooling, programming, setup, or routing adjustments.
• Monitor and manage KPIs; observe and provide feedback on current and potential methods, equipment, and processes.
• Partner with Purchasing to identify material sourcing opportunities that reduce costs.
Production Support
• Serve as a point of contact for machinists; resolve day-to-day questions and issues.
• Investigate and resolve operational problems such as material use variances or production bottlenecks.
• Communicate manufacturing capabilities and process information to facilitate smooth production.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and cross-departmental meetings to promote collaboration and alignment.
Support Duties
• Participate in Tri Tool Safety Walks
• Work with Manufacturing Lead Person, Director of Operations with any Safety Incident Reports
• Open and close factory on occasional shifts
• Interface with QA / Participate in Material Review Board meetings
• Work with purchasing where required to identify materials to cut costs
Requirements
• Manufacturing Engineer degree (industrial engineering focus is a plus)
• 3 years' experience as a manufacturing engineer within a machining environment;
• 1-2 years CAD / CAM familiarity required, experience a plus. SolidWorks experience preferred. Mastercam software, a plus.
• 3-5 years' experience in manufacturing costing / estimating, highly preferred within a machining environment
• 1-2 years ERP experience, preferably with NetSuite
• Proficient working in MS Windows OS and with MS Office programs
• Experience working with internal / external customers and cross-functional teams
• Skilled at conducting root cause analysis and problem solving to resolution
• Ability to read and comprehend manufacturing engineering drawings, including ANSI Y14.5 callouts
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work well under pressure and with others
• Ability to perform with minimal supervision to work independently and be successful
• Must have strong verbal and written skills
Preferred experience
• Experience as a machinist or an engineer within a machining environment
• Project management experience.
• Proven ability to analyze complex problems, manage competing priorities, and deliver results through strong organizational and planning abilities
• Lean manufacturing experience
• Strong statistical background
Salary Description
$90,000-110,000
