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manufacturing engineer Hot Springs, AR
Job description
USNR is a global leader in the forest products equipment industry manufacturing systems to produce lumber, plywood, finger-jointed components, and engineered wood products. Pushing the limits of technology has made USNR the premier producer of forest products equipment in the world.
We are actively seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team of talented people to help continue our tradition of innovation and market leadership. USNR offers a safe and rewarding work environment with opportunities and challenges that help grow professionally.
Home to a dynamic team of people from a wide range of backgrounds, USNR provides everyone the means to achieve their full potential. It’s the key to our success and why we encourage individual effort and teamwork. This position is in scenic and historical Hot Springs, AR. Come and grow with us!
The manufacturing engineer will work closely with the production floor to provide effective and efficient manufacturing instructions for both new and legacy industrial equipment for the wood-processing industry. Additionally, the manufacturing engineer will evaluate current manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for process improvements.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Support projects through their entire production lifecycle, including reviewing product designs for manufacturability and cost-effectiveness.
- Create drawings of parts/assemblies in SolidWorks from legacy and handwritten drawings.
- Act as a liaison between manufacturing and design engineering, project management, and other internal groups to support production.
- Create manufacturing routes and release production in an ERP system.
- Analyze and improve current production processes throughout the facility to increase manufacturing capacity, capabilities, throughput, and cost reductions.
Competencies
- Previous experience with industrial machining and fabrication is preferred.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks or a similar 3D CAD design software required.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills required.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.
- Experience in project management and production outsourcing is a plus.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office and production manufacturing warehouse environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, mobile and desktop phones, printers, multi-function devices and will also continually work with networking equipment and racked server hardware.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. However, due to the nature of the position and its responsivities, it may become necessary to work outside normal business hours.
Travel
This position is not expected to travel.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing engineering preferred.
- Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in a production environment preferred.
USNR is pleased to offer the following benefits to our full-time employees:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance are available to employees and their dependents on the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment
- Optional Flexible Spending (FSA)
- 401k employer match
- Generous PTO Offered
- 8 paid scheduled holidays
- Up to $300 per year in Wellness Activity Reimbursement
- Up to $5,250 per year Tuition Reimbursement for continuing education
- Annual reimbursement for safety boots and safety glasses
- Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
USNR offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth. We take pride in and value diversity in our work force and are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Any offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
USNR will only employ individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States. To learn more about our company, and the products and services we provide, please visit www.usnr.com.
** Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by USNR. Work visa sponsorship will not be provided, now or in the future, for this position. **
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