Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Ran-Tech Engineering & Aerospace Inc.; Oregon; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Paid time off

Job summary

Ran-Tech Engineering & Aerospace Inc. is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer to advance production by developing safe, efficient metal cutting, sheet forming, and CNC machining processes.

You will design tools/fixtures, review customer requirements, and prepare technical documentation while leading capital projects and mentoring other engineers. The role includes leading manufacturing optimization, root-cause analysis, coordinating prototypes and production trials, and driving continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Industrial, or closely related)
• 7+ years of manufacturing experience in production, quality, or continuous improvement
• Expert knowledge in sheet metal forming and CNC machining

Responsibilities

• Evaluate designs and manufacturing requirements to develop safe, cost-effective methods
• Design, test, and maintain forming tools, dies, and fixtures
• Lead capital equipment projects and drive process improvements
• Coordinate prototypes and production trials
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Mentor other engineers and peer-review work

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Verbal & written communication

Leadership

Project management

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Project

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer at Ran-Tech will support production operations in the development of safe and efficient manufacturing processes and methods of metal cutting, sheet metal forming (brake & hydroforming), CNC machining (3, 4 & 5 axis), and assembly to meet all customer requirements. This includes designing tools and fixtures, customer requirement management, and preparing technical documentation as required. As a Sr. level role, the scope includes leading Capital Investment Projects, mentoring other engineers, and driving process improvements for the engineering department.

Essential Functions:

• Evaluate customer product designs and manufacturing requirements to develop safe, cost effective production methods in the manufacture of sheet-metal, CNC machined components, and assemblies.
• Design, test, and maintain forming tools, dies, and fixtures for CNC and inspection.
• Assist Estimating with specification interpretation during the quoting process.
• Create drawings and procedures to support manufacturing.
• Provide guidance to Production Operators as required on the production floor in adherence to manufacturing instructions, customer requirements, and safe methods of manufacture.
• Lead manufacturing optimization plans, including capital equipment selection and integration. Managing requirements, schedule/deliverables, and coordination with production and outside vendors.
• Lead root cause analysis efforts, prepare Corrective Action Requests (CAR), and implement actions to mitigate and eliminate manufacturing defects.
• Coordinate and take part in the manufacture of prototypes parts and production trials.
• Peer-review other team members' work.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.
• Ability to adhere to deadlines and produce quality work.
• Ability to behave respectfully and work collaboratively with co-workers, customers, and vendors.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Industrial, or a closely related discipline)
• 7+ years relevant experience in a manufacturing environment supporting production, quality, or continuous improvement. May be a mix of design and manufacturing experience.
• Expert knowledge and experience in sheet metal forming and CNC machining (tooling, equipment, and processes).
• Proficiency in 3D modeling CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Knowledge of engineering drawings, GD&T, and quality systems (ISO 9001 and/or AS9100).
• Familiarity with ERP systems and engineering data management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentations and technical reports.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and data-driven decision-making.

Highly Desired Attributes:

• Demonstrated experience leading capital equipment projects, including justification, schedule, selection, and integration.
• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) and improving the process.
• Expertise in applying GD&T
• Direct experience with AS9100 quality system.
• Ability to use standard inspection equipment such as calipers and gauges, knowledge of CMM techniques.
• Data analysis using Excel or other statistical tools.
• Ability to manage change and constantly strive for improvement.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Industrial, or a closely related discipline). 7+ years of relevant experience.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, write and speak English.

Math Ability:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such addition, subtraction, multiplication and division as well as the ability to convert units of measure. Ability to work with GD&T methodology and ability to extrapolate various measurements.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Computer Skills:

Working knowledge of MS Word and Excel in an updated Windows environment; preferred expertise in utilizing MS Project; General understanding of enterprise software (ERP/MRP systems).

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that maybe encountered by an employee in successfully performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, and use stairs.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. Employee will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, ear protection, gloves, or respirator within the manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may reach higher levels depending on machines operated and work performed.

The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Ran-Tech is a great place to be! We do our best to find the right people to join our company. Our values of Commitment, Responsiveness, and Teamwork not only applies to our customers, but to each other as well. We are a team of individuals committed to working together to provide the best possible products and best possible work experience.

Benefits Available:

• 75% Company paid Medical for Employee Only; 60% Company Paid for dependents (1st of the month following 60 days)
• 50% Company paid Dental & Vision (1st of the month following 60 days)
• Sick Time
• 8 Paid Holidays – including the day after Thanksgiving & an annual floating holiday!
• 2 Weeks Paid Vacation to start

What else sets up apart? Read on my friends!

• Precision Performance Equipment
• New, Clean Facility
• Climate Controlled Production Floor
• Employee Referral Incentives
• Annual Performance Reviews

Why join us? We believe in our team! Ran-Tech is a special place. Many of our people have been with us more than 5 years – some more than 10 years! We are looking for long-term employees that want to join a professional team. We recognize that key to our future success is to employ the right people to be part of the Ran-Tech team. Will our next team member, be you?

For more information about Ran-Tech, visit our website at www.rantech.net

Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Candidates must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Ran-Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status.

“Ran-Tech is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer”