Manufacturing Engineer I

Sauder Manufacturing was founded in 1945 as a Church furniture Company and is a wholly owned by the parent Sauder Woodworking Co. We have a rich history in crafting solid wood into beautiful, enduring, quality furniture and today that is blended with modern technology and a strong customer focus.

Sauder Manufacturing Co. sells in four strategic markets: Healthcare Furniture for Acute Care Hospitals, Education Furniture for colleges and universities, Worship furniture for churches, synagogues, courthouses and furniture for human services markets which is a diverse network of agencies providing residential housing to many individuals. At Sauder Manufacturing, how do we do our work----new technology, new products and new ideas----changes constantly---but our values----how we treat our customers, suppliers and each other----never change.

SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM


Position Summary:
This Manufacturing Engineering I position will entail development, maintenance, and troubleshooting the following: Routings, Rates, Standard Work, and Work Instructions. The job will provide technical support to Manufacturing, Systems, and Customer Care, to aid in providing a quality furniture product to our customers, in a Lean Manufacturing environment. The job will also include engineering of process improvements and support for developing operations processes for new products.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Responsible to work safely, maintain an orderly and safe work environment, and participate in safety initiatives
• Assist in develop manufacturing processes in support of new product launches
• Assist in creating cell layouts, which support one-piece flow, optimal operator balance, and minimization of waste
• Responsible for assisting with the conception, development and perfection of workstations, jigs and fixtures used to efficiently produce the components and assemblies for new products
• Fabricate precision parts and fixtures using metalworking and woodworking machines and equipment
• Provide training and instructions to production employees in support of new products, processes, and procedures
• Analyze and recommend processes changes for effectiveness, flow, and seek root cause to eliminate process variation, and improve cycle times
• Use technology tools to creates drawings and technical documentation needed to support engineering, purchasing and production
• Develop and maintain bills of materials and routing information
• Create and maintain clear, concise, consistent process documentation and SOPs
• Provide technical support to Manufacturing and Customer Care for product and process questions
• Troubleshoot production issues regarding quality, product, and process
• Research, author, and implement process changes in operations
• Specify, quote, and facilitate product modification requests, and provide necessary documentation and training for production
• Responsible for actively contributing to the continuous improvement of products and processes, by reducing waste, reducing material costs, and investigating new methods and materials
• contribute to LEAN initiatives
• Assist with other manufacturing engineering tasks, as assigned

Experience and Knowledge Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, accountability for meeting commitments and deadlines.
• written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact, influence, and communicate with a diverse range of people at all levels across the company as well as with external suppliers.
• Experience with MS Office, including Publisher, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with CAD – AutoCAD, SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM is preferred
• Experience with a business ERP system is preferred
• Experience or education in Lean manufacturing principles, root-cause analysis and A3 Problem solving
• Able to demonstrate critical-thinking skills, good writing skills, photo editing skills, and ability to write clear work instructions.
• Experience in furniture manufacturing and/or knowledge of woodworking, upholstery, or fabric processes would be beneficial.

Key Attributes Required:
• Safety conscious with a concern for others' safety
• Intelligent and fast learner, with a desire for continuous learning and self-improvement.
• Self-starting, results-oriented individual who takes personal accountability for performance.
• Strong time and priority management skills coupled with the ability to use a logical and systematic approach to meet objectives.
• Willing and able to work collaboratively in a team environment, supporting others at