Sustaining Engineer

Fluidra North America • Arlington, WA

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About The Position

S.R. Smith is looking for a Sustaining Engineer to join our team at the Bulkheads office in Arlington, WA.
WHAT YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE
The Sustaining Engineer plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing processes and supports the engineering function by analyzing designs for manufacturing and assembly. Performs cost estimating, prepares bill of materials and plans and justifies capital equipment. Will also test and evaluate existing products for design and manufacturing improvements. Additionally, you will:
Develop conceptual and detailed product designs to meet product specifications. Investigate design factors such as function, materials, performance, and cost. Prepare project plans to ensure projects meet cost and schedule goals. Review product designs using analytical and investigative methods to ensure product requirements and specifications are met.
Prepare quoting documentation (CAD drawings and cost quotes) for various custom product lines.
Document manufacturing processes. Create and manager manufacturing work instructions.
Create 3D models and related 2D CAD drawings for engineering and manufacturing. Review and correct drawings to ensure clarity, completeness, and conformity to standards and procedures.
Confer with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient productions methods.
Analyze and plan workspace requirements and workflow, design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
Confer with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
Confer with suppliers to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluate products according to specifications and quality standards.
Design and perform product testing and analysis as needed.
Perform quality assurance functions as needed to ensure high levels of quality in manufacturing.
Review, write, and edit reports, assembly, and user instructions, including evaluation plans, test results, technical manuals, etc. and provide recommendations to conclusions, to engineering staff and customers.
Utilize ERP system to create part numbers and bills of materials.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 5+ years of engineering work experience.
• Experience on value improvement of consumer products.
• Proficient in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), E-mail, and ERP systems.
• Proficient mechanical design skills using CAD software (SolidWorks and AutoDesk)
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven track record of accomplished projects with increasing responsibilities.
• Experience working with engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from a four-year college or university in engineering

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing processes
• Supports the engineering function by analyzing designs for manufacturing and assembly
• Performs cost estimating
• Prepares bill of materials
• Plans and justifies capital equipment
• Tests and evaluates existing products for design and manufacturing improvements
• Develop conceptual and detailed product designs to meet product specifications
• Investigates design factors such as function, materials, performance, and cost
• Prepares project plans to ensure projects meet cost and schedule goals
• Reviews product designs using analytical and investigative methods to ensure product requirements and specifications are met
• Prepares quoting documentation (CAD drawings and cost quotes) for various custom product lines
• Documents manufacturing processes
• Creates and manages manufacturing work instructions
• Creates 3D models and related 2D CAD drawings for engineering and manufacturing
• Reviews and corrects drawings to ensure clarity, completeness, and conformity to standards and procedures
• Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient productions methods
• Analyzes and plans workspace requirements and workflow, design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency
• Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes
• Confers with suppliers to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluate products according to specifications and quality standards
• Designs and performs product testing and analysis as needed
• Performs quality assurance functions as needed to ensure high levels of quality in manufacturing
• Reviews, writes, and edits reports, assembly, and user instructions, including evaluation plans, test results, technical manuals, etc. and provide recommendations to conclusions, to engineering staff and customers
• Utilizes ERP system to create part numbers and bills of materials
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 11 paid Holidays
• Full range of health benefits including medical, dental & vision, short & long-term disability
• 401(K) matching (100% of first 3% contributed, 50% of the next 2%)
• Health and wellness programs / gym reimbursement
• Educational assistance up to $7,000 per year
• Company sponsored FUN events!
• Generous product discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees