Manufacturing Engineer
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Job Location:
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 85000 - 100000
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Ruggable:
Ruggable is a leading direct-to-consumer e-commerce brand based in Los Angeles California with an extraordinary track record of high profitable growth. We pride ourselves on having an extremely loyal customer base and a talented team made up of genuinely caring people who take action and deliver results. We are venture-backed and own a patented washable rug design thats disrupting the home décor industry. Our mission is to empower our customers to live vibrantly with beautiful products that dont compromise on function. If youre passionate about consumer products e-commerce and high-growth start-ups keep reading!
Job Summary:
As Ruggables Manufacturing Engineer you will play a pivotal role in the growth and success of Ruggable. You will be a data-driven strategic problem solver and innovative thinker across the Operations organization. More specifically you will lead projects that support Ruggables journey into a data-centric innovative company on the forefront of the home goods market.. Your day-to-day will include identifying and scoping automation opportunities vetting strategic equipment manufacturers identifying key process optimization opportunities and implementing engineering projects. You will be working closely with Operations stakeholders to understand existing processes solicit user requirements and lead implementation of operational improvements.
What Youll Do :
- Scope Project Manage and Commission automation projects for direct-to-consumer and omnichannel business units
- Identify and prioritize cost quality and safety automation opportunities
- Vet strategic equipment manufacturers and manage ongoing external relationships
- Select and manage contractors for project installation and hold them accountable to Ruggables engineering and safety standards
- Assist Director of Operations Engineering with vetting and identifying strategic asset countersourcing opportunities
- Assist Director of Operations Engineering with Digital Factory opportunity scoping and project implementation
- Assist cross-functional partners (e.g. Product Development Sourcing) in vetting third-party production capabilities
- Collaborate with Operations stakeholders to understand existing processes solicit user requirements and request feedback to drive continuous improvement
- Drive continuous improvement of engineering project management processes
What Youll Need to Have:
Required:
- 1-5 years of professional experience working in continuous improvement or manufacturing project engineering
- Excellent proficiency with Google Sheets / Excel including advanced formulas and model construction
- Experience in working with global equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to scope and vet investment opportunities
- Ability to manage and hold contractors accountable to Ruggable standards
- Ability to build and effectively manage capital project budgets
- Ability to project manage complex engineering projects and communicate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders
- Ability to solicit user requirements from multiple stakeholder groups and translate those requirements into metrics reports tool features etc.
- Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical and electrical systems including identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Strong relationship development skills with ability to quickly become a trusted thought partner across Operations teams
- High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities simultaneously
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Must be willing to travel both domestically and internationally for project implementations across multiple manufacturing sites
- Experience utilizing and/or building dashboards (i.e. Tableau Looker Google Sheets)
Preferred:
- Previous experience working in consumer packaged goods or textiles
- Previous experience in controls and automation
Compensation:
- $85000 - $100000 per year base salary
- An annual bonus percentage that varies based on level of role
- Employer matching (up to 3% of base salary) for company sponsored 401K plan
At Ruggable we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. Ruggable is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We proudly recruit and hire a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
If you are based in California we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here.
To all recruitment agencies: Ruggable does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias Ruggable employees or any other company destination. Ruggable is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- CNC Programming
- Lean
- Machining
- Tooling
- CAD
- CNC
- Assembly Experience
- SolidWorks
- Kaizen
- Manufacturing
About Company
The original washable rug is still the best. Ruggable rugs are machine washable and stain resistant. Great for homes with kids and pets. Free shipping!
