Manufacturing Engineer Seymour Duncan

Company Profile For 50 years, Seymour Duncan has been dedicated to precision-built, high-quality products and grown a boutique family business into one of the world’s leading makers of guitar pickups and effect pedals. Today, the Seymour Duncan family includes our skilled team of craftspeople in Santa Barbara, California as well as the world’s most iconic guitarists and musicians of all levels around the world. Our Santa Barbara headquarters is more than a factory; it is a family of craftspeople of all ages, backgrounds and interests. This incredible group of people is made up of skilled guitarists, dancers and music lovers; many of whom have been with us for over 20 years! We are looking for that special individual who will bring energy, creativity and commitment that will sustain the great product reputation that Seymour Duncan has achieved in the guitar world. Job Summary Reporting to the VP of Operations, the Manufacturing Engineer will have accountability for the development, implementation and regular review of the procedures and equipment involved in the manufacturing process. This position is responsible for leading continuous improvement projects that improve efficiency, reduce operating costs and eliminate waste, with the ultimate goal of providing the best quality products to our customers. The ideal candidate will also ensure equipment is regularly reviewed and serviced via a preventive maintenance schedule to prevent unplanned down time, repair/replace equipment as needed, be accountable for facilities management and will work with third party vendors, as needed, to service and maintain the site. Duties / Responsibilities Actively identify constraints and bottlenecks, while working to eliminate them to improve flow; Identify and eliminate waste through Lean methodology; Research, develop and implement automation on the shop floor; Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements and equipment layout; Develop and improve manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; research, design, modify and test manufacturing methods and equipment; confer with equipment vendors; Assure product and process quality by designing testing methods; test finished product and process capabilities; establish standards; confirm manufacturing processes; Develop and oversee equipment maintenance strategies to maximize uptime and reliability; Research, review and recommend equipment purchases for production and manufacturing engineering departments; Play a leadership role in establishing our next generation manufacturing facility in Goleta as well as oversight of the move; Provide machine shop support with fabrication of unique parts using internal or external resources; Work collaboratively with engineering and production personnel to design and create effective assembly fixtures and tooling; Provide support and coordination for facility infrastructure impacting manufacturing operations. Qualifications At least 2 years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer; Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering, preferred; Practical engineering experience, including commonly used concepts, practices and procedures of basic engineering; Strong working knowledge of hand / machine tools and processes such as vertical mill, drill press, belt sanders, hand grinders and some lathe experience; Familiar with calipers, micrometers and other measuring and test tools; Strong understanding of tool and die designs; Solid background in mechanical and electronic assembly; Familiarity with engineering documentation systems; Familiar with SolidWorks and/or similar programs; Ability to read, interpret and work with blueprints, schematics and sketches; Proficiency with the MS Office suite of products, including Share Point and Teams; Exceptional oral and written communication and interpersonal skills; Astute time management, attention to detail, planning, effective multi-tasking, problem-solving, follow-through, customer service skills and ability to work to tight deadlines; Guitar player, a plus, with a passion for music, guitars and guitar-related equipment; Ability to work effectively alone and within a collaborative team environment; Bilingual English / Spanish a plus. Compensation $85K - $120K for this full-time, exempt position. Benefits Medical, dental, vision, life insurance; FSA/HSA with company contribution; Paid vacation, sick time and public holidays; 401(K); Employee discount on company products. Location Santa Barbara, CA. – Onsite Position #J-18808-Ljbffr