Manufacturing Engineer at Hypertherm in Kent, Washington

Job Description:

As a 100% Associate-owned, global leader in providing advanced industrial cutting solutions, OMAX, a Hypertherm Associates brand, offers a collaborative work environment while promoting empowerment and a positive work-life balance. Check out this video to learn more about what it is like to work at OMAX as an Associate-Owner.


Our Kent, WA location at OMAX is currently recruiting a full time Manufacturing Process Engineer. Join our team today! (Open to hiring at the engineer or senior level depending on the experience of the candidate)




Position Overview



As a Manufacturing Process Engineer, you will use your experience with Lean and Six Sigma practices to regularly seek process improvements. This position will play a crucial role as a technical expert and change agent to drive improvements in assembly ergonomics, value stream capacity, test fixture design, cost, and new product development.



Who you are and the experience you bring:

• Identify, develop, refine and deploy new manufacturing processes to improve quality, reduce cost, and reduce lead time


• Troubleshoot manufacturing or assembly issues, including special testing and assistance in identifying the root cause. Recommend formal corrective actions to operations or engineering for product design improvements.


• Lead and coach team members on the process, equipment, and analytical approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement


• Review new products for Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Testing (DFT), and support New Product Introduction (NPI).
  
  
  • Deployed analytics that drive efficiencies and improved Costs through manufacturability considering internal and external factors while working closely with Engineering, Quality and Procurement teams.
  
  
  
  


• Using LEAN manufacturing methodologies assist manufacturing teams in setting up lines and cells to build new and existing products


• Coordinate with Product Engineering to ensure models/drawings and specifications accurately define all manufacturing, quality, and reliability standards

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience

• Bachelors of Science degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aeronautical or Aerospace engineering with a minimum of 5 year's relevant manufacturing experience


• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical manufacturing processes, including electro-mechanical assembly, testing, and troubleshooting


• Experience with any of the following: Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Analysis Software, GD&T, VSM, DFM, pFMEA, dFMEA, Structured Problem Solving
  
  
  • Implemented/ deployed and sustained SMED methodology across a Value Stream.
  
  
  
  


• A passion for seeking and delivering process improvements


• Outstanding collaboration skills, a flexible and friendly approach to working in teams, and the attitude to always strive for the best outcomes


• Knowledge of production machinery, machine programming, machining processes, assembly tools, and processes


• Proficient with CAD software Solid Works (or equivalent) and MS Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Preferred experience that differentiates you::

• Project Management experience


• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt Certification

Travel: Up to 10% per year



Benefits for you with a job at OMAX:

• Competitive compensation
  
  


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  Annual Profit-Sharing
  
  
  


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  Employee Stock Options
  
  
  


• Job security - with an over 50-year history of no layoffs
  
  
  


• Competitive Medical/Dental Benefits - starting on Day 1
  
  

Hypertherm is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome all applications. All employment decisions are based on business need, job requirements and our values as an associate-owned company without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.


At Hypertherm Associates, we are committed to building an inclusive diverse, flexible, and collaborative environment. If our mission resonates with you, but you don't meet all posted requirements, we encourage you to still apply. We will evaluate your application materials and may suggest alternative roles that better leverage your strengths and talents. For positions with multiple levels, we will evaluate your prior experience to determine the level within our organization you are best aligned based upon the job applying.




CURRENT ASSOCIATES OR TEMPORARY ASSOCIATES: Please apply via your internal Workday career account.



$69,333.42-$115,552.61 Annual

This is the base pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire.





Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. Apply Now