FirstSpear, LLC is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer – Textiles Based Tactical Equipment for our growing company in the St. Louis area. This position will interact with many departments of the company to continue to improve manufacturing processes, strengthen efficiency and product quality.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Develop and implement programs to assist with continuous improvement related to manufacturing and product development.
• Focus on efficient systems to fix faults in the production process.
• Devise efficient manufacturing systems to optimize the use of equipment, machinery, materials personnel, factory layout and space utilization.
• Devise systems that will integrate workers, machines, and materials. Follow up on opportunities to improve performance.
• Develop tracking systems to resolve production issues, ensure quality, control manufacturing costs, and support cost analysis.
• Communicate with manufacturing and design teams to resolve problems while minimizing costs.
• Prepare necessary documentation consistent with company guidelines, technical specifications, industry and legal requirements, including SOPs.
• Create and maintain required manufacturing process documentation, including process flow charts, capacity and utilization studies, time and motion studies, standard work, cycle time analysis and line balancing.
• Document operational breakdowns, workflows and standard allowed minutes and conduct time and motion studies.
• Support the development and maintenance of production standards
• Lend product engineering expertise to the product design and product development teams to ensure product design specifications, quality standards and production lot testing requirements are appropriately documented across all product lines.
• Recommend changes to product design specifications as warranted to enhance quality and/or reduce manufacturing cost.
• Explore new and existing processes, construction methods, machinery and materials as an input to product design specification and performance metrics.
• Lend engineering expertise to ensure compliance with relevant industry standards for product safety and other performance measures while satisfying form, fit and functionality objectives.
• Develop standardized procedures to maintain and calibrate manufacturing equipment; and identify and validate changes to equipment, materials and construction methods prior to implementation in the manufacturing process.
• Conduct employee training for productivity improvement
What We’re Looking For
• Proven track record in a related discipline
• Strong relationship building skills with a commitment to a team environment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Highly motivated and achievement oriented
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Positive and collaborative attitude
Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or Product Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of related experience
• Mechanical aptitude and knowledge of manufacturing processes is required; specific knowledge of manufacturing processes utilizing textiles, industrial sewing and thermoplastic forming is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, 5S or other similar disciplines is highly valued.
• Proficiency with analytical tools, workflow time study, and process balancing.
• Proficient with Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office programs.
• Experience with CAD programs highly favored.
Benefits
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Dental Insurance
• Employee Discount
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Vision Insurance
Why work with us? Great culture!
We are a vibrant, growing company proudly supplying elite military and law enforcement professionals with the most advanced tactical gear and personal protective equipment available. Looking for hardworking individuals who are team-oriented, yet strong and independent thinkers to join our mission supporting the men and women of law enforcement and the armed services who risk everything to protect our lives and our liberty. Interested candidates with prior military or law enforcement experience are encouraged to apply. We offer a great culture, competitive wages, 401K, full medical/dental benefits and PTO.
How to Apply
• Indeed
www.indeed.com/job/quality-assurance-manager
• Ziprecruiter
www.ziprecruiter.com/jobs/firstspear-llc-58ffb353/quality-assurance-manager
• Email Resume
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FirstSpear, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. The organization considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.