Production Manufacturing Engineer

Leatherman Tool Brand; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Leatherman Tool Group in Portland, OR is seeking a Production Manufacturing Engineer to design, improve, and implement processes and equipment that deliver world-class tools on the shop floor.

You will work with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations to optimize safety, quality, and cost while applying Lean methods.

The role offers hands-on responsibilities with cross-functional teams and opportunities to grow technical and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 1+ year of manufacturing or light-industry experience preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• CAD experience is required; 3D CAD preferred.
• Comfort working cross-functionally with engineering and production teams.

Responsibilities

• Improve production methods, workflow, tooling, and equipment to optimize safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Design and develop fixtures, tooling, gages, and production aids to support new and existing products.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) by defining processes, equipment needs, tooling, and timelines.
• Apply Lean and continuous improvement tools to solve problems and increase efficiency.
• Participate in project teams focused on productivity, quality, and process capability.
• Support capital equipment justification, installation, and startup.
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure manufacturable designs and smooth transitions to production.
• Analyze problems, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Communicate project progress and results clearly to stakeholders.

Skills

CAD experience

3D CAD

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

Position - Production Manufacturing Engineer

About Leatherman

At Leatherman Tool Group, we design and manufacture innovative tools that help people solve problems—big and small. Our culture values Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Growth, and we’re committed to continuous improvement in everything we do.

Do you enjoy improving how things are made? Are you energized by hands-on engineering, continuous improvement, and seeing your ideas come to life on the manufacturing floor?

Leatherman Tool Group Inc. is looking for a Production Manufacturing Engineer to support productivity, quality, and growth across our operations. In this role, you’ll work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations teams to design, improve, and implement processes and equipment that help us deliver world-class tools.

What You’ll Do

• Improve production methods, workflow, tooling, and equipment to optimize safety, quality, delivery, and cost
• Design and develop fixtures, tooling, gages, and production aids to support new and existing products
• Support new product introduction (NPI) by defining processes, equipment needs, tooling, and timelines
• Apply Lean and continuous improvement tools to solve problems and increase efficiency
• Participate in project teams focused on productivity, quality, and process capability
• Support capital equipment justification, installation, and startup
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure manufacturable designs and smooth transitions to production
• Analyze problems, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable solutions
• Communicate project progress and results clearly to stakeholders

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Hands-on engineering work with real impact on the shop floor
• Exposure to product development, manufacturing processes, and continuous improvement
• Opportunity to grow technical and problem-solving skills in a collaborative environment
• Work on products used and trusted by people around the world

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering
• 1+ year of experience in a manufacturing or light-industry environment preferred
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• CAD experience required (3D CAD preferred)
• Comfort working cross-functionally with engineering and production teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Curiosity, resilience, and a passion for continuous improvement

What Sets You Apart

• A Lean mindset and interest in process improvement
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Desire to grow and develop your engineering career

Ready to build what’s next?

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