Mfg. Engineer

<strong>At Senneca, we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit of the innovators that created our brands from traffic doors, to cold storage doors to fiberglass doors and beyond. We are committed to exceeding our customers&rsquo; expectations and to provide doors that offer safety and protection to our customers&rsquo; most important assets&hellip;people, products, capital investments and processes.</strong>

Salt Lake City, UT

Senneca Holdings

<strong>Senneca Holdings is a diversified management and holding company whose companies are focused on the specialty door industry. Senneca oversees the operations of its companies, allocates resources among them, and helps to improve the performance of its operations. Senneca seeks out acquisition opportunities that strengthen our position in a business segment as well as companies that will diversify our portfolio of specialty doors.<br /><br /><em>Note: You will always speak directly with a Senneca team member before receiving any offer of employment. Senneca will never extend a job offer without a formal interview process.</em><br /></strong> https://senneca.com/

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Full Time

Overview: The Manufacturing Engineer supports production through the development of routings, drawings, assembly instructions, and process improvements. This includes driving automation initiatives, managing capital equipment projects, and leading continuous improvement efforts. The role ensures a safe, efficient, and productive environment, and requires technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and a focus on operational excellence.
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Design, implement, and maintain automation systems including robotics, PLCs, sensors, and vision systems.</li> <li>Support production teams through process improvement, troubleshooting, and technical guidance</li> <li>Support production team members with process improvements focused on safety, quality, and efficiency.</li> <li>Lead or support manufacturing projects from concept through execution.</li> <li>Develop and document standardized work procedures and routings.</li> <li>Collaborate with Purchasing and Supply Chain on vendor quality and alignment.</li> <li>Transition new or revised designs from Engineering and R&amp;D to production.</li> <li>Oversee maintenance systems to ensure equipment uptime.</li> <li>Develop and maintain training documentation.</li> <li>Implement corrective actions for warranty and quality issues.</li> <li>Lead or support ISO and other internal/external certification efforts.</li> <li>Promote continuous improvement using lean principles and root cause analysis.</li> <li>Track KPIs and leverage visual management systems to support data-driven decisions.</li> <li>Provide cost analysis and forecasting by reviewing schedules and estimating future requirements.</li> <li>Design and develop new products, processes, and mock-ups as needed.</li> <li>Support standardization of design criteria across product lines.</li> <li>Conduct cost reduction, quality improvement, and process efficiency analyses.</li> <li>Represent manufacturing in cross-functional team environments.</li> <li>Perform all other duties as assigned.</li> </ul>
Requirements: Minimum Qualifications <br /> <ul> <li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in engineering required, with a minimum of four to six years related experience and/or</li> <li>training. Continuing education as required staying abreast of new developments area of expertise.</li> <li>Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).</li> <li>Proficiency in SolidWorks, CAD, and ERP systems preferred.</li> <li>Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles, 5S, and waste elimination.</li> <li>Working knowledge of ISO standards and audit readiness.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive results.</li> <li>Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under minimal supervision</li> <li>Apply mathematical operations to theoretical and practical manufacturing and industrial situations.</li> <li>Must have the ability to define manufacturing problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.</li> <li>English speaking. Read, analyze, and interpret common industrial, manufacturing and technical procedures, professional journals, schematics, diagrams, drawings, and blueprints. Write reports, business correspondence, assembly instructions and procedural manuals. Respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or other members of the manufacturing community.</li> </ul> <br />Physical Requirements &amp; Working Conditions<br /> <ul> <li>Must be able to sit, walk, and stand for 8+ hours per day.</li> <li>Must have the ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.</li> <li>Exposure to manufacturing environment, including mechanical equipment, temperature fluctuations, and</li> <li>airborne particles.</li> <li>Must wear appropriate PPE (safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes) when on the production floor.</li> <li>Use of computers, forklifts, hand tools, and measuring equipment as needed.</li> </ul> <br />Safety Requirements: <br /> <ul> <li>Comply with the company safety policies and requirements.</li> <li>Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards.</li> <li>Attend scheduled safety training.</li> <li>Actively support the organization&rsquo;s efforts to meet or exceed safety goals and plans.</li> <li>Practices safe work habits and follows general safety procedures such as proper lifting and bending, ergonomics, proper use of equipment and use of personal protection equipment (PPE).</li> <li>Ensures that all fall protection procedures are strictly adhered to including but not limited to the use of harness, platform ladders, railing, lifts.</li> <li>Adheres to and ensures lockout/tagout LO/TO procedures are followed any time the equipment is cleaned or maintained.</li> <li>Demonstrate a commitment to safe work practices.</li> </ul>