Manufacturing Engineer

Safariland; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Safariland seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to provide technical support and lead process development, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.

In this role you will design, validate, and implement cost-saving improvements, manage capital projects, and collaborate with Product Engineering, Production, and Maintenance to optimize performance and cost using Lean methods like Kaizen and 6S. Strong CAD in SolidWorks and teamwork are required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering or related field; Bachelor’s preferred.
• 5+ years in manufacturing, engineering or process improvement.
• Lean tools experience: Kaizen and 6S.
• Proficient in SolidWorks CAD.
• Experience managing capital equipment projects.
• Strong cross-team collaboration and communication.

Responsibilities

• Process Development & Improvement: develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes.
• Testing & Validation: design and conduct developmental tests and prototypes.
• Engineering & Technical Support: CAD support and capital project planning.
• Continuous Improvement & Lean Initiatives: lead Kaizen and 6S projects to boost throughput.

Skills

Lean principles

Kaizen

6S

CAD SolidWorks

Project management

Communication

Education

Associate degree in engineering

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

OverviewThe Manufacturing Engineer provides technical support to manufacturing operations by implementing new products, processes, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role ensures efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality production through process development, testing, and engineering support.

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Manufacturing Engineer

Overview

The Manufacturing Engineer provides technical support to manufacturing operations by implementing new products, processes, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role ensures efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality production through process development, testing, and engineering support.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Development & Improvement
  • Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes to support new and existing products.
  • Perform time studies to validate labor standards and improve production efficiency.
  • Identify and reduce manufacturing variability by collaborating with Product Engineering, Production, and Maintenance teams.
  • Lead cost reduction initiatives and implement process improvements across operations.
  • Lead manufacturing projects
• Testing & Validation
  • Design and conduct developmental and acceptance tests for military and international contracts.
  • Fabricate engineering prototypes for testing and evaluation.
  • Source new vendors and qualify parts
• Engineering & Technical Support
  • Provide CAD support for component drawings, layouts, and work center design.
  • Oversee justification, planning, and execution of capital projects, ensuring alignment with budgets and schedules.
  • Research and analyze new methods, equipment, materials, and procedures to optimize performance and cost.
• Continuous Improvement & Lean Initiatives
  • Lead Lean manufacturing projects using Kaizen, 6S, and other classical Lean techniques.
  • Evaluate production capacity and recommend enhancements to increase throughput and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in engineering, or related field; Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, mechanical, or industrial engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing, engineering, process improvement
• Strong working knowledge of Lean principles and tools, with proven success leading Kaizen and 6S projects or manufacturing processes
• Proficiency in CAD software, SolidWorks
• Demonstrated experience managing capital equipment projects and facility layout initiatives
• Ability to manage projects using continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to write reports, deliver presentations, and collaborate across teams

Why work at Safariland?

At Safariland our colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry and we are seeking new team members who exhibit the diverse competencies that will drive The Safariland Group to even greater success while maintaining our culture of being a great place to work. We believe innovation drives winning performance and we constantly challenge ourselves to be the very best in every aspect of our business. We cultivate a work culture driven by our 4 core values; integrity, curiosity, excellence and empowerment and we want associates to be involved in their work and communities so they can achieve their highest level of wellbeing. That is why Safariland offers a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security for eligible employees and their families.

Eligible Employees Are Offered

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer paid life insurance and AD&D
• Employer paid disability
• Wellness program
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Work life balance
• Paid time off (PTO), sick leave and paid holidays throughout the calendar year (consistent with relevant state law and company policies)

The Safariland Group believes in the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative actions. We pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people, without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.

For those applicants with disabilities, if you require reasonable accommodation in searching for a job opening or submitting an application, please contact us by calling 888-469-6455.

All employment decisions are solely based on the applicant's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position.