Manufacturing Engineer

OSW Equipment & Repair, LLC, a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation, is the largest truck body and trailer manufacturer in the Pacific Northwest.  OSW’s main facility is located in the Maltby area in Snohomish County.  OSW and has been in business for over 20 years and has branches in Edmonton, Canada and Tempe, Arizona.

As a Manufacturing Engineer you be responsible for manufacturing process improvement. You will plan, organize, lead, and perform activities to define the production process to be used and to support process changes designed to improve safety, quality, and manufacturing efficiency throughout the manufacturing area, utilizing lean manufacturing techniques. If you are bright, highly motivated, and a team player we encourage you to apply!  

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead process improvement initiative including process experimentation, design, optimization, control, and process definition and documentation to reduce waste and achieve continuous improvement and ultimately lead to quantum leap cost reductions
• Lead lean manufacturing initiatives to improve safety, reduce cycle times, improve productivity, create and find capacity, improve process reliability, and improve customer satisfaction with respect to quality, on time delivery, and yields.
• Develop, maintain, and deploy standard work for all processes. Work with Quality and Production Managers to help assure operator training and proficiency.
• Manage and execute process engineering change, and review process to include control over process parameters, process methods, tooling, etc.
• Develop expert level competency in core process technologies and maintain knowledge of equipment and manufacturing technology changes. Constantly search for and evaluate potential breakthrough technology
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Exhibit leadership skills
• Advanced computer skills (Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred)
• Must be self-motivated, have a high sense of urgency, be able to problem solve complex situations, and be resourceful.
• Be a team player working with co-workers and other departments. The focus is on meeting company goals and initiatives.
• Experience with change management practices

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred, BMSE encouraged
• A minimum of five years manufacturing experience is required

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
•  Prolonged periods standing and walking.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach inventory for counting purposes.
• Must be able to visually inspect inventory.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times.

Additional Job Information:

• Wage Expectations: $77,768.80 – 98,000 annually
• Pay: This is an exempt, salaried position and employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis
• Typical Schedule: Five (5) Eight (8) hour days M-F
• Location: On Site – 20812 Broadway Ave; Snohomish, WA 98296
• Travel: Very minimal to none

 Benefits:

• Employees are eligible on the 1st of the month following their hire date:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Company Paid Life Insurance Policy for each full-time employee in the amount of $20,000.00.
  • Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, their spouse (or domestic partner), and their children
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for Health-related expenses as well as Dependent Care related expenses
• Employees are eligible for the following benefits as of their first day of employment:
  • 401(k) with partial company match
  • 100% vested immediately.
• Upon the Completion of 90 days employees are eligible for:
  • PTO
  • 9 Paid Holidays

About Us

OSW Equipment & Repair is the largest truck body and trailer manufacturer in the Pacific Northwest and has been in business for over 20 years. OSW Equipment & Repair manufactures products for the construction, transportation, industrial, and mining industries. OSW Equipment & Repair is a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation’s Truck Bodies Equipment International group. For more information, visit www.oswequipment.com. 

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) provides products and services to protect people and our planet. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial, and commercial customers. Headquartered in Oak Brook, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates in two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, call Human Resources at 360-217-2426. All other applications must be submitted online.

Salary : $77,769 - $98,000