Production Engineer at Samsill Corporation – Fort Worth, Texas

Production Engineer

Samsill

Fort Worth, TX

$90,000 - $100,000

Full-Time, Exempt

TOP BENEFITS:

As a team member at Samsill, you’ll enjoy:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k), health, dental, vision, life and ST & LT Disability insurance.

• Paid time off

• Holiday pay

• Flexible work schedule

• Employee recognition programs

LOCATION:

Samsill is located in Fort Worth, TX, 15 minutes from downtown Fort Worth and 20 minutes from the historical stockyards.

ABOUT US:

Do you like office supplies? Or finding ways to organize different elements in your home? Then you’re going to love Samsill.

Samsill Corporation is a privately held provider of innovative office solutions which protect, organize, present and transport information and digital accessories. Constantly pursuing excellence in people, products and performance. Our Production Team is currently seeking an experienced Production Engineer to join us and succeed.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Production Engineer is responsible for implementation of production processes and procedures, leading productivity improvements with project-based activities, including new product introduction and manufacturing cell design to reduce waste, improve quality and safety, and reduce operating costs. Manage KPIs and ensure preventative actions are taken to maximize success. Work on many phases or sub-tasks of projects or entire projects of moderate complexity, with results impacting on project completion. Work under general supervision, reviewed at project milestones and/or on completion by Senior Management. Embracing and exemplifying Samsill’s values and corporate culture will be a critical success factor for this position.

The culture strongly supports individuals who are highly motivated and goal-oriented and those who work collaboratively with other company leaders across all functions of the organization. Delivering quality products and providing excellent customer service while maintaining a safe, engaging work environment for our employees is critical.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead by example, constantly striving for continuous improvement in all areas of responsibility.
• Assist in training, developing, and motivating department personnel to achieve production and divisional goals.
• Identify manufacturing needs for new products in development.
• Design new systems and processes and provide facilities & methods to ensure the cost-effective integration of new products or for the improvement of existing ones into manufacturing operations.
• Ensure all product and system requirements are considered from the initial product conception to the finished result.
• Assist with shop floor layout and cell designs.
• Design fixtures and tooling for assembly tasks
• Generating production documentation such as assembly instructions
• Reduce variability in manufacturing by providing standard work methods and work instructions.
• Ensure product and process quality meets the specifications required.
• Resolve manufacturing problems to reduce costs ensure maximum resource utilization and anticipate obstacles to prevent delays.
• Capable of leading the daily activities of the manufacturing team.
• Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design, performance specifications, or environmental regulations.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

· Independently determines approach and assigned tasks.

· Understanding manufacturing processes.

· Understanding engineering, scientific and other technical information.

· Strong problem-solving skills and logical approach

· Strong communication skills, written and oral.

· Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.

· Planning and prioritizing activities

· Excellent negotiation skills

· Ability to present data effectively.

· Understanding of Health and Safety practices

· Team working, analytical, and PC skills.

· Exercise’s latitude and technical judgment in deciding work methods.

· Ability to train the work group and lead teams within the team.

· Ability to manage groups to achieve goals within budget.

· Good understanding of customer expectations and deliverables with an awareness of the impact of failure/cost of poor quality.

· Strong understanding of problem-solving techniques (5-Why, Six Sigma, etc.)

· Knowledge/experience with TS16949 and ISO 14001 requirements

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

· Bachelor’s degree in engineering

· Minimum 2 years of relevant engineering experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach clean, and service machinery.
• Must be able to visually inspect machines.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.