Manufacturing Engineer I

Starkey is adding a Manufacturing Engineer I to it's Operations team at it's global headquarters in Eden Prairie, MN. Do you have a Manufacturing or Industrial Engineer degree with at least one year of experience? Are you someone that is eager to learn, enjoy being mentored, and would thrive by getting a lot of exposure to high performing team members that are experts in the hearing aid industry? If so, this could be for you! This position is responsible for assisting in the development and application of new processes and equipment for the manufacturing and assembly of our products. Serve as a focal point of communication between manufacturing departments and all other areas to facilitate, analyze, and offer solutions to manufacturing problems.


Starkey is a world leader in the manufacturing and distribution of advanced hearing technologies. We are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. Our teams come to work each day focused on ensuring people everywhere have the products and services they need to hear better and live better. Founded in 1967 by Bill Austin, Starkey is known for our cutting-edge hearing health innovations, industry-leading research and development, and not being afraid to push the edge of what’s possible. We are headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, have over 5,000 employees in 29 facilities across the globe, and do business in more than 100 markets worldwide.

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This position is responsible for ensuring product designs are achieving business goals by effectively implementing robust manufacturing processes and supporting continuous improvement into manufacturing. Must have a strong understanding of design or engineering a product in order to facilitate change(s) of a new or current manufacturing process that will improve our manufacturing efficiencies. Must have strong communication skills, technical drive, persistence, and team building skills focused on maintaining a quality product. The person in this position will be responsible for fixing potential problems during all product development phases, continuation, and end of life to support the designs that are recognized as best- in-class in the hearing aid industry.

Continually improve the manufacturing processes of our custom, standard and accessory products.

• Support PFMEA efforts during product development to reduce process risks.
• Represent Manufacturing Engineering (voice of manufacturing) to other development teams within R&D and Contract manufacturers.
• Lead, drive improvement efforts on existing manufacturing processes that are justified and implement new fully tested processes.
• Partner with Design Engineering on new product development. Participate in design reviews, establish manufacturing requirements, and coordinate needed testing or device builds.
• Partner with Quality Engineering to identify and implement ongoing quality improvements
• Qualify and validate new and improved processes, fixtures, equipment, and technology for manufacturability.
• Review manufacturing processes for inefficiencies

Coordinate lean manufacturing and lean office improvement activities

• Teach production and office workers lean principles
• Create and update current state value stream maps
• Facilitate kaizen events
• Hold event reviews
• Create and update future state value stream maps
• Follow up on open items and track improvements

Troubleshoot processes for inefficiencies

• Analyze process data
• Identify opportunities and implement solutions
• Assist in developing non-manufacturing processes

Track production time standards and capacities

• Perform time standards
• Keep time standard matrix up to date
• Calculate production capacities

General facility layouts as directed by Project Manager

• Keep each facility drawing up to date

Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

Job Requirements

Minimum Education, Certification and Experience Requirements
Education

• 4-year degree in Manufacturing Engineering or Industrial Engineering.

Experience

• Minimum 1-year experience working with the following: Lean manufacturing, time study, value stream mapping and facilitating kaizen events.

Knowledge/Technical Requirements

• Knowledge of AutoCAD required
• Knowledge of Lean Principles required
• Knowledge of six sigma principles a plus
• Knowledge of simulation modeling a plus

Competencies, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent analytical skills required
• Good mathematical ability required
• Excellent PC skills required

Work Context
Working Conditions

• Standard office conditions

Equipment Operation

• Standard office equipment

Salary and Other Compensation:

The target rate for this position is between $66,220/year to $89,115/year. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: The following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, include medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, company-paid life and short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, employee assistance plan, hearing aid benefits, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, paid floating holidays, paid volunteer service day, paid paternity and maternity leave and tuition reimbursement

This position is eligible for a bonus based upon performance results. There is no guarantee of payout.

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