In 2021, Wood Fiber Group (now Burton Mill Solutions) and USNR merged to form Wood Technologies International, the world’s most comprehensive supplier of modern lumber processing equipment, technology, and essential tooling. Wood Technologies International includes an unprecedented range of technical expertise and wood processing technology, from saws and knives to machinery and automation to process engineering and mill flow.

Employees are the foundation of our Company’s success going back 100+ years. We are committed to continuous improvement and learning, exceptional quality, connecting with our customers, and good relationships with our employees.

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team of dedicated employees at our facility in Woodland, WA, as part of our Burton Mill Solutions division. Come and grow with us!

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for complex engineering projects involving the development of manufacturing methods and processes to efficiently and effectively produce a variety of company product lines. As the Manufacturing Engineer, you will investigate, establish, and implement requirements for equipment, tooling, materials, and methods of manufacturing including make of buy decisions and facility layout as required for new or revised product, from pilot runs through normal production.

Pay range for this position is $85, 000.00-100, 00.00 USD annually.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Hands-on engineering – help to design innovative and technically sophisticated machine tools, using engineering fundamentals
• Make engineering calculations and organization of data
• Prepare conceptual sketches
• Initiate and expedite engineering changes resulting from project assignment evaluation
• Collaborate with shop supervisors and cross-functional engineering teams to evaluate and recommend design alternatives that enhance manufacturability, reduce cost, and improve production efficiency
• Establish lean promotion in conjunction with Corporate Lean Office
• Support continuous improvement and waste elimination activities at all manufacturing locations
• Support development of internal training program in lean methodology
• Coach and train employees in lean principles
• Utilize Value Stream Maps to identify areas for Kaizen events and facilitate Kaizen teams during events
• Responsible for the disposition of inventory when it becomes obsolete due to product life cycle or engineering changes
• Make transaction entries in ERP system to maintain inventory records
• Establish purchasing programs that support build-to order
• Identify components that can be managed with supplier stocking programs and work with purchasing to implement their use
• Establish build-to-Order techniques that reduce product lead time and implement their use
• Establish Pull Systems to manage build-to-order components
• Develop flat BOM structures with “M” phantoms to increase workflow
• Process ECN changes including affectivity dates, product costs, and BOM changes
• Make routing changes to accommodate build-to-order processes
• Work with VPs and Plant Managers to develop site plans for each manufacturing plant

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing or mechanical engineering
• 3+ years’ experience in plant/operations or equivalent work experience
• Practical knowledge of machining, fabrication, electrical circuits, and general machine design principles and components
• Engineering fundamentals and principles
• Solidworks experience
• Practical knowledge of machining, fabrication, electrical circuits, and general machine design principles and components
• Demonstrate Lean Manufacturing Principals
• Excellent leadership skills with a strong sense of urgency, ability to problem solve

Our Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available to employees and their dependents on the 1^st of month following date of hire
• Optional flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid basic life and short-term disability insurance with employee-paid options for additional life insurance and long-term disability
• Up to $300 per year in wellness activity reimbursement
• 401(k) with employer match available
• Up to 96 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued per year with no waiting period to use accrued time
• 8 paid scheduled holidays and 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year
• Up to $5, 250 per year tuition reimbursement for continuing education

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, and activities. It is intended to provide a summary of the position’s general scope and function within the company. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Burton Mill Solutions and its affiliates offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth. We take pride in and value diversity in our workforce, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. 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.

Burton Mill Solutions will only employ individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, currently or in the future.

Current employees of Burton Mill Solutions and affiliates, and rehires within less than one year, are not eligible for the retention bonus.

To learn more about our company, and the products and services we provide, please visit www.burtonmill.com.

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