Werner Paddles is seeking an energetic,
positive, self-motivated Process Engineer to join our team supporting the
production of high performance paddles.    
This individual should be a degreed engineer
with a proven history of experience utilizing SolidWorks and Microsoft
Excel.  Must be mechanically minded,
creative, and comfortable working with tools and equipment.  Experience in fabrication and lean
manufacturing is preferred.  Automation
or plastic injection molding experience will also be considered.
Most importantly, Werner Paddles is a tight
knit team of out-going, open minded individuals operating in a fast-paced,
fun-loving work environment.  We would
love to round out a team with a personality that meshes with our company and
brings a unique skill set to the table. 
Sense of humor, ability to multi-task, and love of the outdoors are a
must.  Paddling experience in any
discipline is desired.   
If you share our passion, please apply by
emailing your cover letter and resume to Angie.Berman@wernerpaddles.com.  We are excited to hear your story!
Position:  Process
Engineer 
Immediate Supervisor: Senior Engineer
General
Responsibilities:
 
Provide technical expertise in the design, fabrication,
troubleshooting, development, installation and qualification of equipment.
Improve and document production processes.  Support lean initiatives and the streamlining
of the production flow and layout.
This individual must be enthusiastic about working in a team to
challenge existing processes and product designs and to facilitate positive
change towards both.
Specific Responsibilities:
Initiate,
     direct, and support projects to implement innovative equipment, tooling,
     processes, and methods that enhance efficiency, improve safety, and
     increase profitability.
Create
procedures, work instructions, drawings, workmanship standards and other
technical documentation as required.
Provide
     strategic engineering insight to daily manufacturing processes to help
     improve efficiency of production layout and flow.
Analyze
and design test methods and processes necessary to meet Production requirements
and improve quality.
 
Support
     manufacturing personnel in lean efforts.
 
Support
the introduction of new products into production environment by performing New
Product Introduction (NPI) tasks as assigned.
 
Perform
time studies on the production floor to determine labor time standards.
 
Assist with technical
     protocols for validation of materials, products and processes.
 
Investigates and
     provides solutions for highly complex problems where intricate analysis of
     situations or data is required.
Contribute to
     cross functional teams that drive improvement initiatives.
This position
     will involve many other tasks, responsibilities and projects that are not
     listed. The above job description is a highlight of some of the larger
     duties
Qualifications:
 - Proficient in
     process documentation, technical writing and flowcharts. 
- Excellent oral
     and written communication skills.
- Excellent
     technical project management skills
- Track-record of
     innovation and self motivation in solving problems and
 continuous improvement
- Honest.  Must keep company information
     confidential.
- Have sense of humor
     and be generally upbeat. 
- Reliable 
- Organized and
     orderly 
 
Education and
Experience Required: 
 - Bachelor’s
     degree in a discipline of engineering. 
     Experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Experience in a
     manufacturing environment creating and documenting processes and
     procedures.
- Proficient in the use of SolidWorks and Microsoft
     Office
- Experience with
     lean manufacturing.
 
Education and
Experience Preferred: 
 - Experience
     working with composite materials and lamination processes.
- Experience with
     or knowledge of injection molding.
- Experience in a manufacturing
     environment designing, specifying, fabricating, assembling, and debugging
     machinery and manufacturing processes.
 
Werner Paddles, Inc. is an equal
opportunity employer.
Edited by WernerPaddles1 - 25 Jun 2014 at 12:17pm