Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Engineer

Sacoma Specialty Products

Sacoma Specialty Products is looking for an on-site Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Engineer to join our Engineering team. We're looking for problem-solvers who enjoy tackling real manufacturing challenges, improving production processes, working directly with equipment, and turning ideas into measurable improvements on the production floor.

This is an opportunity to be part of a team where engineering is closely connected to manufacturing and your work can make an immediate impact on safety, quality, efficiency, and overall performance.

If you enjoy getting out from behind the desk, digging into problems, and finding better ways to manufacture, we'd love to hear from you.

About Sacoma Specialty Products

Sacoma Specialty Products is an engineering-driven manufacturing partner specializing in value-added design input, prototyping, precision machining, fabrication, stamping, welding, and assembly. We partner with our customers to improve quality, function, and cost while delivering dependable production-ready solutions.

We proudly serve customers in the Highway Truck, Construction & Agriculture, Power Generation, Rail, Marine, and Alternative Energy industries.

Benefits

Sacoma offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Safety Shoe Reimbursement
• Stable, Growing Manufacturing Company

Essential Responsibilities

• Evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs while applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials.
• Develop manufacturing processes by researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Assist production with programming and adjusting robotic MIG welders and resistance welders.
• Ensure product and process quality by designing testing methods, establishing standards, and confirming manufacturing processes.
• Calculate production, labor, and material costs while reviewing production schedules and estimating future requirements.
• Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing manufacturing data and trends.
• Investigate current manufacturing technologies and implement mechanical improvements to create more repeatable, stable, and reliable manufacturing processes.
• Implement mechanical improvements to production equipment while maintaining equipment, process, and part specifications.
• Perform hands-on improvements to manufacturing equipment approximately 70% of the time.
• Research and cost improvement opportunities approximately 25% of the time.
• Perform clerical responsibilities, including purchase orders and project timelines, approximately 5% of the time.