Associate Manufacturing Engineer

About Landscape StructuresLandscape Structures Inc. has been the leading manufacturer of commercial playground equipment in the world for more than 50 years. Our employee-owned company designs community and school playgrounds that encourage kids of all ages and abilities to learn persistence, leadership, competition, bravery, support, and empathy through play. Landscape Structures pushes the limits—of design, inclusion, and play—to help kids realize there is no limit to what they can do today and in the future. For a better tomorrow, we play today.You can now text "Jobs" to 763-296-1077 to learn more! Position SummaryThe role of the manufacturing engineer is to plan, direct, and coordinate manufacturing processes and improvements for the company. Designing efficiency, cost-effectiveness, environmental and safety controls into a process.VALUESInnovation Commitment & Passion Integrity Team & Relationships Duties And ResponsibilitiesProviding technical support to production department: Developing metrics, reviewing resources, troubleshooting/problem solving production quality issues, initiating process improvements, training production employees, and providing corrective actions on customer issues.Development of new products: Involvement with product development on project, provide direction on prototypes/pilot runs/1st articles, interaction with production employees on requirements, and review capital equipment.Develop and maintain production documentation: Initiate and Update routings & ECO’s, controlled documents, etc.Ensure ISO 9001 and 14001 procedures are followed, and requirements are met.Team member on various lean improvement projects: Actively involved in Kaizen/Lean events, internal audits, action items, various engineering projects.Plans and designs manufacturing processes for a production facility; Analyzes assembly, fabrication, machining, and other processes. Works on some complex tasks/projects individuallyWork may be directed by others (supervisor, production supervisors, product development, etc.)Plan and implement preventive and corrective actions for reducing scrap, rework and down timeContribute to creation and continuous improvement of manufacturing work instructions, process control plans and other documentation required for production release.Support operations performance in meeting quality, safety, morale, cost, productivity and delivery objectives.Understand and support ISO and qualityATTRIBUTESDevelops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methodsEvaluates production equipment capabilities in meeting product requirementsUnderstands variation and causes of it, works to improve adherence to design requirements using SPC, capabilities analysis, manufacturing standards, and review of Print tolerancesApplies statistical methods/SPC in reviewing production capability to design requirementsUnderstands Lean manufacturing concepts and applies them when analyzing workflow and space requirementsEstimates production costs needed for management decisionsProcesses ECO’s, routings, and other product data in a timely, productive mannerSolid mechanical aptitudeGood oral and written communication skillsWork as a team playerPersistent in resolving issues in a reasonable timeframeAble to differentiate between actions required to address quality issues, to differentiate between corrections for following the process versus corrective actions needed by implementing process changes.Establish trust in the continuous improvement process by finding balance between taking personal responsibility for process aspects proven effective yet questioning aspects that reflect excessive waste or misguided principles.Maintain connectivity to shop floor issues by being involved when quality issues arise; being accessible, collaborating with shop floor employees, knowing design requirements, creating standard work, and taking personal responsibility for the reasonable execution of standard work.Important to simplify process tasks to ensure repeatability for a robust processEstablish trust by others by being authentic, leading by example, and basing decisions on “right thing to do”Lead on defining process requirementsQualificationsB.S degree in engineering or related field 4-year degree from an accredited university and 4+ years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Experience with lean manufacturing principals and tools3+ years related experienceThis position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The target hourly range is $32.00 - $39.00, depending upon qualifications and experience. The posted pay range reflects the expected compensation for a fully qualified candidate. Starting pay may be above or below this range based on job-related factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and training needs.In addition to hourly pay, the compensation package also includes eligibility for profit-sharing and monthly bonus opportunity. Additionally, for eligible full-time employees, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits; paid time off and paid holidays; 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock ownership plan.Landscape Structures is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.Landscape Structures participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. See more here.https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf