Mechanical Engineer

Job Title

Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer

Department

Production

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Range

$75,000- $100,000/Annually

Reports To

Plant Manager

Supervises Others?

No

Travel Required / % ?

10%

ABOUT SUMIDEN WIRE PRODUCTS CORPORATION

Sumiden Wire Stockton has a 40-year history of providing stable, long-term employment with competitive wages and very generous benefits to our employees.  We are looking for qualified candidates to join our team and continued to provide best in class products to our customers.

Sumiden Wire Products Corporation was the first manufacturing investment in the United States by Sumitomo Electric Industries (SEI). The investment was made in Stockton, California in 1979 for the production of PC strand. An additional investment was made in Dickson, Tennessee in 1989 for the production of stainless-steel wire. The Tennessee facility expanded its products offering to include PC strand for the east coast market in 1997. In 2016, Sumiden Wire acquired competitor Industrial Alloys to become the largest single stainless-steel spring wire producer in the US. In 2017, Sumiden Wire opened our 3rd PC strand manufacturing plant located in Dayton, Texas to better serve the entire US market from coast-to-coast.

 To learn more about us, please visit www.sumidenwire.com.

JOB SUMMARY

We are actively seeking a Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will lead projects to manage manufacturing efficiency, cost, product quality, and worker safety by analyzing current methods, new methods, new technologies and cost reduction activities in selected areas. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, be a hands-on learner and tenaciously committed to the improvement of our manufacturing processes and systems. Because our manufacturing environment relies heavily on industrial machinery, the ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude. Assist with plant environmental and safety compliance and processes but not limited to as directed by Plant Manager, duties are subject to change.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Improves manufacturing processes utilizing automation. Researches, develops, evaluates, and implements of all aspects of manufacturing.
• Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods. Confers with management, engineering and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, product design, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Develops & implements methods and procedures for managing cost and/or Quality Improvement.
• Develops specific project plans that address objectives resources required, deadlines, anticipated costs and resulting profit improvements.
• Develops and implements methods for recording, evaluating and reporting statistical data when appropriate.
• Troubleshoots and initiates timely corrective action for process problems.
• Directs the design of dies, jigs, fixtures and other related manufacturing tools.
• Evaluate, review, and design systems/processes to increase production capabilities to improve quality, efficiency, ergonomics, and safety.
• Mentor and/or lead continuous improvement projects through the use of Lean principles.
• Train team members on proper utilization of production tools, procedures, and equipment.
• Interact with employees to learn where opportunities for improvement exist.
• Collect and analyze production data to identify areas for improvement.
• Coordinate with maintenance and engineering staff to resolve production problems.
• Communicate with vendors, when needed, to find optimal solutions for identified problems.
• Read and understand all SOP’s and meet all safety training requirements.
• Able to utilize basic functions of Microsoft Office suite, especially Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Must maintain reliable attendance and demonstrate punctuality.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Ability to work under fast-paced conditions.
• Ability to make decisions and use good judgment.
• Ability to prioritize various duties and multitask as required.
• Ability to successfully work with others.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• OSHA and industrial safety experience.
• Self-directed and proficient at multi-tasking.
• Hands-on approach required.
• Effective problem solver with the ability to understand and manage mechanical-electrical systems.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills, experience with 5S or comparable systems.
• Strong proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Must possess strong communication and organizational skills.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

This job requires 10% domestic travel.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

This full-time, exempt position is located in Stockton, CA.

COMPANY PROPERTY ISSUED FOR THIS ROLE

Company phone & lap-top

RELOCATION

Relocation is not available for this position.

Sumiden Wire Products Corporation, is proud to offer equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants to join our company and to succeed as members of our team regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation and drug test.