Manufacturing Engineer

at  Seametrics

COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

We are a growing company that invests in our people, our products, and our technology. We offer real opportunities for career growth. Our salaries are competitive with the market and we have a great benefits platform that includes 10 paid holidays annually, vacation, sick time, 401K with employer match, and flexible work scheduling together with a great positive culture! Full-time employees (30+ hours a week) have access to medical, dental, vision, and other insurance offerings that include employer-paid life insurance.
Who We Are:
Seametrics is a TASI Measurement company specializing in the development of magnetic and mechanical flow meters and environmental sensors for precision fluid measurement. For more than 30 years, we’ve created affordable, durable measuring tools that provide data-gathering solutions for multiple industries including the irrigation, water treatment, and chemical processing fields.
We are ISO 9001 certified and use just-in-time manufacturing to create high-quality products while continuously perfecting our processes. Our team is empowered to advance our mission of protecting the worlds fresh water supply. Our business is in a period of extremely healthy business growth- making this an exciting time to join our team here in Kent, Washington.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This position is responsible for optimization of production processes, improving efficiency, and ensuring the smooth integration of manufacturing systems. This individual plays a key role in designing and optimizing manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall product quality. They collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and maintain effective production systems.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in IE, ME or similar Engineering degree from four-year college or university.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Relevant certification in manufacturing engineering or related fields may be beneficial.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification is preferred.

Process Design and Improvement:

• Design, develop, and implement manufacturing processes and systems.
• Continuously evaluate and improve existing processes to enhance quality, efficiency and reduce production costs.

Quality Control and Assurance:

• Work closely with quality engineers to implement and maintain quality control measures.
• Proactively identify and address production issues that may affect product quality.
• Identify root-cause and implement effective corrective actions to address quality concerns.

Equipment Selection and Specification:

• Specify and select appropriate manufacturing equipment and tools.
• Plan and implement Capital Budget Projects to support current production and NPI activities.

Cost Analysis and Budgeting:

• Conduct cost analysis for manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
• Collaborate with finance teams to develop and manage manufacturing budgets.

Automation and Technology Integration:

• Evaluate and implement automation solutions to streamline production processes.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and recommend their integration for process improvement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with design, engineering, and production teams to ensure seamless integration of processes.
• Participate in new product development projects to provide manufacturing input.

Continuous Improvement:

• Implement Lean Manufacturing principles and other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Participate in Kaizen events to drive efficiency and process optimization.

Material Review Board

• Review non-conforming products and determine disposition.
• Support discussions with external suppliers to improve quality and cost.