Job Description
Position - Production Manufacturing Engineer
Onsite - Portland, Oregon
About Leatherman
At Leatherman Tool Group, we design and manufacture innovative tools that help people solve problems—big and small. Our culture values Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Growth, and we’re committed to continuous improvement in everything we do.
Do you enjoy improving how things are made? Are you energized by hands-on engineering, continuous improvement, and seeing your ideas come to life on the manufacturing floor?
Leatherman Tool Group Inc. is looking for a ProductionManufacturing Engineer to support productivity, quality, and growth across our operations. In this role, you’ll work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations teams to design, improve, and implement processes and equipment that help us deliver world-class tools.
What You’ll Do
- Improve production methods, workflow, tooling, and equipment to optimize safety, quality, delivery, and cost
- Design and develop fixtures, tooling, gages, and production aids to support new and existing products
- Support new product introduction (NPI) by defining processes, equipment needs, tooling, and timelines
- Apply Lean and continuous improvement tools to solve problems and increase efficiency
- Participate in project teams focused on productivity, quality, and process capability
- Support capital equipment justification, installation, and startup
- Partner cross-functionally to ensure manufacturable designs and smooth transitions to production
- Analyze problems, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable solutions
- Communicate project progress and results clearly to stakeholders
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Hands-on engineering work with real impact on the shop floor
- Exposure to product development, manufacturing processes, and continuous improvement
- Opportunity to grow technical and problem-solving skills in a collaborative environment
- Work on products used and trusted by people around the world
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering
- 1+ year of experience in a manufacturing or light-industry environment preferred
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- CAD experience required (3D CAD preferred)
- Comfort working cross-functionally with engineering and production teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Curiosity, resilience, and a passion for continuous improvement
What Sets You Apart
- A Lean mindset and interest in process improvement
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Desire to grow and develop your engineering career
Ready to build what’s next?
Apply today and help shape the future of manufacturing at Leatherman.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Portland, OR |
| Job Type | Part-time |
| Industry | Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacturing |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1983 |
| Website | http://www.leatherman.com |
About Company
Out here in Oregon, we are used to getting things done you could call it our pioneering spirit. It's why Leatherman Tool Group is proud to support U.S. workers who, just like our founder Tim Leatherman, are dedicated to the quality craftsmanship that goes into each of our original American multi-tools.
After spending his childhood in Oregon, Tim Leatherman stayed local and received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Oregon State University. A low-budget, post-college trip abroad, which included many fix-it situations, convinced Tim of the need for a pliers based multi-purpose tool.
Once back home in the states, Tim set to work developing his idea. On July 5, 1983 Leatherman Tool Group, Inc. was officially incorporated based on a few simple principles: manufacture quality products that deliver excellent value to the consumer while providing good, living-wage jobs to the local workforce. More than thirty years later we are still going strong in the U.S., in our home town of Portland, Oregon.
Every multi-tool and knife we make is crafted by one of the 600 Oregonians who call Leatherman a great place to work, and we stand behind our products with a no-questions-asked 25 year warranty. When asked about the company's devotion to quality, Tim always replies, it has to be perfect; my name is on every tool.
We are proud to live and work in the USA and it shows in every original multi-tool and knife we make. Leatherman. Leave nothing undone.
Skills
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing)unmatched
- Capital Equipmentunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Continuous Improvementunmatched
- Cross-Functionalunmatched
- Lean Manufacturingunmatched
- Machine Toolunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Manufacturing Engineeringunmatched
- Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
- Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
- Microsoft Excelunmatched
- Microsoft Officeunmatched
- Microsoft Outlookunmatched
- Microsoft Wordunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Process Capabilityunmatched
- Process Improvementunmatched
- Product Developmentunmatched
- Product Supportunmatched
- Product/Service Launchunmatched
- Production Supportunmatched
- Root Cause Analysisunmatched
- Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
- Startupunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
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