Manufacturing Engineer

Description

Hearth & Home Technologies is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Lake City, MN. As the nation’s leading manufacturer of hearth products, we are committed to reducing our environmental impact while driving operational excellence and business results.

Now is your chance as Hearth & Home Technologies is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer in Lake City, MN. 

We are not accepting any candidates requiring company sponsorship to legally work in the United States.  

A successful Manufacturing Engineer will impact the business by

• Managing small to large scale projects to achieve timely improvements to SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) metrics
• Drive facility’s lean culture by supporting business process improvements through Continuous Improvement events
• Assess and eliminate safety risks in the manufacturing environment and drive improvements to ergonomics throughout the production process
• Establish production run rates, balance standard work, create smooth flow of material and finished product
• Improve product quality by building quality control and mistake-proofing into the manufacturing process
• Drive cost reduction through improved labor efficiency, improved material utilization, reduced defect rates
• Implement product changes through ECO process and support new product launches

 Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or Related Field
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite, primarily Excel, Project, Outlook; & AutoCAD
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles

Skills and Abilities

• Must be organized, ability to prioritize, and manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Ability to influence and adapt to continuous improvement driven change
• Proven project leadership
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and think strategically
• Work with cross functional teams and leaders
• Ability to exceed customer expectations

 Environment

• Primarily in a Manufacturing facility with split focus between an office environment and production floor
• Periodic work outside core business hours may be required during key business projects
• Less than 10% travel

In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off and Holidays, and Retirement Benefits). Hearth & Home Technologies benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. Our company endeavors to make www.hearthnhome.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 952-985-6000 or via email at [email protected]. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.