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Job Location drjobs

Mukilteo, WA - USA

Hourly Salary drjobs

$ 28 - 37

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Are you innovative focused and love to create new things Is quality a priority for you Are you always looking for better ways of doing things If you said yes to all these questions then we think you might be a good fit as a Product Developer at Kaas Tailored.

Here at Kaas Tailored we value relationships. Whether it be with our customers vendors or employees we are looking for individuals who can partner with us in our goal to put people first and create quality a Product Developer you would be part of a team that is responsible for designing new furniture and aerospace products and finding creative and innovative solutions to customer needs. Individuals in this position enjoy working in both the digital and physical world. Product Developers who thrive in this position are organized quick learners persistent and love to work with their hands.

*LearningOpportunities - We are all about growing people! Want to learn carpentry skills how to use a variety of tools and equipment and other technical hands-on skills - Kaas is the place for you!

Essential Job Duties:
  • Product Design and Development:
    • Lead the design and development of new products from initial concept through to production.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing sales and industrial design to ensure product designs meet customer needs and company goals.
    • Utilize CAD software to create detailed product designs and specifications.
  • Manufacturing Engineering:
    • Develop and optimize manufacturing processes to ensure efficiency and quality.
    • Work closely with suppliers and manufacturing teams to select appropriate materials and production methods.
    • Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments for new products and processes.
  • Industrial Engineering:
    • Analyze and improve production systems workflows and assembly methods to enhance productivity.
    • Implement lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
    • Develop and maintain documentation such as work instructions process flow diagrams and standard operating procedures.
  • Collaboration with Industrial Design:
    • Work alongside industrial designers to ensure that product designs are manufacturable and meet technical specifications.
    • Provide engineering input during the design phase to ensure feasibility and cost-effectiveness.
  • Physical Requirements:
    • Able to lift 50 lbs frequently.
Qualified applicants have:
- Bachelors degree or 3-5 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Engineering a related field or matching relevant experience.
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks AutoCAD NX Fusion360).
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes materials and production methods.
- Familiarity with commercial aerospace requirements commercial furniture requirements and continuous improvement methodologies preferred.
- Continuous learner mentality.
- Fabrication experience utilizing hand tools; CNC machinery and general woodshop experience is a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

Company Background:
Kaas Tailored is a growing world-class manufacturing company located in Mukilteo WA and for the last 50 years we have built high-quality furnishings for airplanes homes and commercial environments. In an effort to love our employees better we do things a little differently by training our teams in the use of lean principles and by providing the tools and skills necessary to improve their work and remove burden from processes. We also have the pleasure of sharing these principles and tools with companies from around the world who come to our shop to learn our way of thinking see our processes and hear from our great people how small changes can make a big difference in daily work.

Benefits package includes:
Starting wage is $28.00 - $37.00 per hour depending on experience.

Paid Time Off (PTO)
Under 12 months: 1 hour PTO for every 30 worked.
After 1 Year: 70 hours PTO
After 3 Years: 110 hours PTO
After 5 Years: 120 hours 30 hours paid Holiday during Christmas week

Holidays:New Years Day Memorial Day 4th of July Labor Day Thanksgiving and Christmas are paid for 10 hours after 1 month of employment.
Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits:Eligible for coverage on the 1st day of the month following completion of 60 days of employment.
Tuition Assistance:Eligible after 6 months of employment.
401(k):Employer match based on the profitability of the company.
Technology Reimbursement:Eligible after 1 year of employment.

We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce through the application of our affirmative action equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability citizenship veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by local state or federal law.

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