What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer position at Pure Fishing?
Pure Fishing is a global leader in the fishing tackle industry, with a portfolio of iconic brands that includes Abu Garcia®, Berkley®, Fenwick®, Frabill®, PENN®, Pflueger®, Plano®, Savage Gear®, Shakespeare®, SpiderWire®, Ugly Stik®, and many more. The brands that came together to form Pure Fishing were founded by inventors and innovators responsible for many of the advancements in the fishing tackle industry that anglers worldwide benefit from today. Our team of industry-leading experts and our global network of operations and innovation hubs strive to find those next innovations and produce world-class products designed to delight our consumers, strengthen business for our customers, and build love for our brands globally.
But to us fishing is not just about business, it is about time shared with family and friends, for some the peace derived from time on the water or for others the thrill of the battle and satisfaction of the earned triumph, and for all that feeling you get with every catch. We are a passionate team hungry to win while dedicated to creating memorable experiences with our brands and products and helping anglers everywhere have more fun catching more fish. We want your next day on the water to be your best day on the water. At Pure Fishing we have high expectations for Execution, we strive to Empower our people every day, expect and encourage Authenticity.
Manufacturing Engineer
Join Our Team as a Manufacturing Engineer at Pure Fishing!
Reel in your dream job and cast your skills into action—join the Pure Fishing team as a Manufacturing Engineer in Spirit Lake, IA.
What will you do?
You’ll take on a variety of process and industrial engineering tasks aimed at boosting productivity across our manufacturing operations. You'll lead the charge on new product launches, ensuring manufacturing processes are seamlessly integrated. Your responsibilities will include designing and optimizing new processes and championing continuous improvement to enhance efficiency, capacity, product quality, reduce scrap, and improve coworker safety.
1. Support the new product development process by providing initial cost estimates, participating in pre-production trials, and fine-tuning process parameters, routings, and bills of material. Suggest product and process changes based on trial observations.
2. Design efficient, lean manufacturing processes for new product launches. Analyze current capacity and capabilities to determine the need for new or modified equipment.
3. Develop process flows, equipment layouts, and capital requirements for new products.
4. Collaborate with mechanical engineers to specify, procure, and set up new or modified equipment and manufacturing processes.
5. Help process teams develop and implement standardized work procedures.
6. Finalize routings and costs for new product introductions.
7. Lead and/or participate in kaizen activities to meet or exceed operational metrics.
8. Oversee capital projects focused on production floor improvements in productivity, capacity, quality, or safety.
9. Review and update labor and machine routings by conducting time studies, monitoring workflows, and analyzing production data to ensure SAP routings and work centers are accurate.
10. Use quality tools to evaluate process capability and variability, applying process controls to limit variability.
11. Design ergonomically optimized workstations and work cells, preventing injuries and illnesses. Investigate and address root causes of ergonomic-related issues.
12. Design and specify inspection and testing mechanisms and equipment.
13. Conduct root cause analysis for production or quality issues and implement effective countermeasures to prevent recurrence.
14. Qualify new raw materials on current production equipment through production trials and testing.
What makes you a great catch?
But to us fishing is not just about business, it is about time shared with family and friends, for some the peace derived from time on the water or for others the thrill of the battle and satisfaction of the earned triumph, and for all that feeling you get with every catch. We are a passionate team hungry to win while dedicated to creating memorable experiences with our brands and products and helping anglers everywhere have more fun catching more fish. We want your next day on the water to be your best day on the water. At Pure Fishing we have high expectations for Execution, we strive to Empower our people every day, expect and encourage Authenticity.
Manufacturing Engineer
Join Our Team as a Manufacturing Engineer at Pure Fishing!
Reel in your dream job and cast your skills into action—join the Pure Fishing team as a Manufacturing Engineer in Spirit Lake, IA.
What will you do?
You’ll take on a variety of process and industrial engineering tasks aimed at boosting productivity across our manufacturing operations. You'll lead the charge on new product launches, ensuring manufacturing processes are seamlessly integrated. Your responsibilities will include designing and optimizing new processes and championing continuous improvement to enhance efficiency, capacity, product quality, reduce scrap, and improve coworker safety.
1. Support the new product development process by providing initial cost estimates, participating in pre-production trials, and fine-tuning process parameters, routings, and bills of material. Suggest product and process changes based on trial observations.
2. Design efficient, lean manufacturing processes for new product launches. Analyze current capacity and capabilities to determine the need for new or modified equipment.
3. Develop process flows, equipment layouts, and capital requirements for new products.
4. Collaborate with mechanical engineers to specify, procure, and set up new or modified equipment and manufacturing processes.
5. Help process teams develop and implement standardized work procedures.
6. Finalize routings and costs for new product introductions.
7. Lead and/or participate in kaizen activities to meet or exceed operational metrics.
8. Oversee capital projects focused on production floor improvements in productivity, capacity, quality, or safety.
9. Review and update labor and machine routings by conducting time studies, monitoring workflows, and analyzing production data to ensure SAP routings and work centers are accurate.
10. Use quality tools to evaluate process capability and variability, applying process controls to limit variability.
11. Design ergonomically optimized workstations and work cells, preventing injuries and illnesses. Investigate and address root causes of ergonomic-related issues.
12. Design and specify inspection and testing mechanisms and equipment.
13. Conduct root cause analysis for production or quality issues and implement effective countermeasures to prevent recurrence.
14. Qualify new raw materials on current production equipment through production trials and testing.
What makes you a great catch?
- At least three (3) years of relevant experience is preferred.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Process, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred.
- Lean manufacturing experience in a high-volume production environment.
- Previous experience with industrial packaging equipment and processes is a plus.
- Familiarity with injection molding and/or plastic extrusion processes is a bonus.
- Proficient in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD
- Previous experience with SAP or other ERP systems
- Work alongside a collaborative, quality-focused team dedicated to excellence and innovation.
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment where your attention to detail truly makes a difference.
- Enjoy ample opportunities for growth and professional development.
- Play a pivotal role in ensuring customer satisfaction by delivering top-notch products.
- A mix of hands-on work on the manufacturing floor and time spent in an office setting.
- A team-oriented atmosphere where problem-solving is essential.
- Cross-department collaboration to create the best products in the industry.
- Active work requiring standing and walking throughout the facility.
