Manufacturing Engineer

Company: Burton Mill Solutions
Location: Ridgefield
Posted on: June 4, 2025

Job Description:

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 fundamentalsMake engineering calculations and organization of dataPrepare conceptual sketchesInitiate and expedite engineering changes resulting from project assignment evaluationCollaborate with shop supervisors and cross-functional engineering teams to evaluate and recommend design alternatives that enhance manufacturability, reduce cost, and improve production efficiencyEstablish lean promotion in conjunction with Corporate Lean OfficeSupport continuous improvement and waste elimination activities at all manufacturing locationsSupport development of internal training program in lean methodologyCoach and train employees in lean principlesUtilize Value Stream Maps to identify areas for Kaizen events and facilitate Kaizen teams during eventsResponsible for the disposition of inventory when it becomes obsolete due to product life cycle or engineering changesMake transaction entries in ERP system to maintain inventory recordsEstablish purchasing programs that support build-to orderIdentify components that can be managed with supplier stocking programs and work with purchasing to implement their useEstablish build-to-Order techniques that reduce product lead time and implement their useEstablish Pull Systems to manage build-to-order componentsDevelop flat BOM structures with "M" phantoms to increase workflowProcess ECN changes including affectivity dates, product costs, and BOM changesMake routing changes to accommodate build-to-order processesWork with VPs and Plant Managers to develop site plans for each manufacturing plantMinimum Qualifications and Experience:Bachelor's degree in manufacturing or mechanical engineering3+ years' experience in plant/operations or equivalent work experiencePractical knowledge of machining, fabrication, electrical circuits, and general machine design principles and componentsEngineering fundamentals and principlesSolidworks experiencePractical knowledge of machining, fabrication, electrical circuits, and general machine design principles and componentsDemonstrate Lean Manufacturing PrincipalsExcellent leadership skills with a strong sense of urgency, ability to problem solveOur Benefits:Medical, dental, and vision insurance available to employees and their dependents on the 1st of month following date of hireOptional 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 disabilityUp to $300 per year in wellness activity reimbursement401(k) with employer match availableUp to 96 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued per year with no waiting period to use accrued time8 paid scheduled holidays and 1 paid floating holiday per calendar yearUp to $5,250 per year tuition reimbursement for continuing educationThis 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.Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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