At YETI we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here youll have the opportunity to create exceptional meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together youll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD.
As a Manufacturing Engineer in the Operations department you will have one of the most critical roles at the company. You will be a member of the team that produces the best-in-class tough-as-nails product that YETI is known for. This individual will interface with workstream and business owners including Engineering Procurement Quality and Program Management to own the manufacturing of our products in production. This role will be focused on technical projects in a fast-paced environment including rotationally molded products and beyond while pushing the envelope of what is possible for best manufacturing process product cost and product performance.
Responsibilities:
Sustain improve and validate the manufacturing processes for YETI products that meet quality capacity capability and cost requirements by making data-driven decisions and collaborating across departments
Collect record and transcribe data and transfer these results into reports to accurately convey all key elements of the manufacturing process and its performance against target
Work with equipment designers and suppliers to develop innovative cost-effective capable and repeatable production processes and oversee the implementation process including process layout. Must also be the technical subject matter expert for said equipment.
Ensure projects are completed on time and financial budgets and the CAPEX processes are followed
Communicate technical requirements to suppliers while enforcing YETI confidentiality
In coordination with Procurement Program Management and Lean Engineering inform a cost reduction roadmap based on the should-cost analysis and drive out waste to ensure cost targets are achieved
Lead initiatives to improve pass-through rates and drive continuous process improvement at supplier factories
Coach mentor and develop others in manufacturing engineering
Qualifications and Attributes:
Bachelors Degree in Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering or related field
Greater than 2 years of relevant experience in Engineering Manufacturing or related field of rotational molding. Consumer products industry a plus.
Innovative and creative problem solver with meticulous attention to detail and a stickler for time management
Open to bi-directional feedback and able to apply it to improve themselves their team and YETI
Excellent verbal and written communication skills ability to filter and distill the relevant information to the right audience
Comfortable with change and ambiguity with the ability to quickly propose solutions given limited guidance
Can communicate with technical and non-technical team members effectively
Understanding of lean tools principles and methodology
Proficient in 3D CAD software (Solidworks preferred)
Team player with demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at various organizational levels in-ternally and externally
Ability to influence without authority
Benefits & Perks:
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YETI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our commitment to creating a diverse equitable and inclusive culture is at the center of everything we do for our employees. We embrace all applicants looking to bring their authentic selves to YETI and contribute to our mission of keeping the wild WILD. Find out more about our commitment to DE&I at applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individuals race color sex gender identity gender expression religion age national origin or ancestry citizenship physical or mental disability medical condition family care status marital status sexual orientation genetic information military or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local laws.
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