Skateboard Manufacturing Company Seeks MANUFACTURING PROCESS ENGINEER

Company: Skate One Corporation
Location: Ventura
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Job Description MANUFACTURING PROCESS ENGINEER Skate One Corp, the 45 year old industry leading skateboard manufacturer, is seeking a highly motivated hands-on Manufacturing Process Engineer to enable our company to automate and expand in order to continue to manufacture state of the art products in the USA. We offer a fun working environment, opportunities to learn, and a comprehensive benefits package. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: . Invent new ways to build skateboard related products through rigorous testing, out-of-the-box thinking, and creative design. Research and develop a wide variety of manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and safety in Production. Focuses include but are not limited to: Composite lamination and curing Polymer blending and dispensing Surface cleaning Printing technologies Robotic or PLC automation

Work closely with suppliers to sample new materials and technologies. Design and build prototype fixtures and tooling out of a wide variety of materials including wood, metal, plastics, urethane, and composites to perform rapid testing and prototyping. Program, wire, and plumb basic automation controls. Keep abreast of new technology trends and reach out to suppliers and manufacturers for samples and testing as it applies to Skate Ones manufacturing process. Suggest capital equipment expenditures through research, testing, and ROI calculations. Manage schedule, utility readiness, operator training, and process qualification. Collaboratively work with R&D, Engineering, and Production to ensure readiness of tooling, processes, procedures, and inspection criteria. Skills and Qualifications: BS (or higher) in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related Engineering field. 3-10 years practical experience in Manufacturing Engineering; composite or polymer related work a plus. Basic knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and motion systems and ability to read related schematics. Robotic and PLC programming a plus. Skilled with 3D/2D CAD software: Solidworks and Vectorworks preferred. Fluent in MS office suite. Self-starter capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Enjoys getting their hands dirty. Plays well with others. Aptitude for learning. Performs other related duties as required.

Must pass background and drug screen Skate One is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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