Engineering

Lean Champion

Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer – Medical Device Manufacturer

Senior Design Engineer – Machine Design

CAD Modeler/CAD Expert

Senior Buyer - Materials

Manufacturing Engineer

Senior Analog Electrical Engineer

Senior Design Engineer – Heavy Equipment Company

Mechanical Engineer- CATIA Experience – Medical Device Manufacturer

Quality Analyst Technician - Supplier

OVERVIEW:
This position is responsible for providing detailed instruction and guidance on Lean initiatives. The incumbent will have demonstrated experience as a Lean educator and leader in Lean applied to non-operations functional areas. The ultimate goal is to create and SUSTAIN lean programs and practices. Key objectives for the campus include:
• Improve services provided to customers. Bring the voice of the customer to every employee within our client company.
• Differentiate the company through the application of Lean in office and administrative areas.
• Respond proactively to increased competition through Lean processes that improve operating margins.
• Create a consistent, formal methodology for continuous improvement across our client company. Identify and create educational systems that promote use of Lean tools and concepts.
• Increase employee involvement through greater participation and ownership in decision-making, continuous improvement and business innovation. Use Lean to remove employee over-burdening and reduce non-value added activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Aligns Lean program with company policies, strategies and vision in conjunction with the Lean Leadership Team (LLT) and Portland senior management. Recommends Lean tools and techniques appropriate to office and administrative areas. Supports and advises on resource planning and budgeting related to Lean activities.
• In conjunction with the Manager of Communications, coordinates communication to the campus and key business leaders on Lean program progress and results. Solicits content for the Lean web site and ensures periodic updates.
• Builds and maintains the Lean Office rollout plan with the LLT.
• Facilitates quality systems, continuous process improvement, and other initiatives in accordance with Lean thinking throughout the organization.
• With the LLT, responsible for advancing "true north" metrics (quality, cost, time, safety and morale) for our client company Enterprise Services.
• Facilitates with the LLT the identification, selection and improvement of key cross-functional value streams. Intervenes on Lean projects where additional support (and course correction) is required.
• Regularly reviews Lean performance with LLT members across the organization, shaping expectations, performance targets, feedback, training & development and performance discussions.
• Captures and reports the benefits from Lean improvements to the LLT.
• Mentors, coaches and trains Lean coordinators, trainers, facilitators and champions to identify and apply Lean concepts to daily practices and processes. Performs Gemba walks and trains others to perform them. Serves as a resource for all questions regarding effective application of Lean tools.
• Coordinates with other Sensei's across the enterprise to ensure a consistent approach toward a Lean Enterprise.
• Coordinates with Human Resources to imbed Lean concepts into employee-related processes – skills development, training, leadership, succession planning and performance management. Also coordinates on the development of "social systems" to ensure alignment with Lean practices and principles.
• Builds and manages the certification programs for teams and individuals. Manages and monitors progress of teams through stages of certification

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Education. Bachelor's degree in business, logistics, operations, manufacturing, or technical area (some business management courses required). MBA is a plus.
• Experience. This Position requires 5-7 years Lean managerial experience (Education may substitute for years of experience) providing overall direction, implementation, and continuous improvement of Lean systems in office and administrative areas. Demonstrated experience as a Lean educator and leader in office and administrative areas. Expert knowledge in Lean Office and quality management programs and processes, including Lean, statistical examination and root cause analysis. Broad experience in building organizational-wide Lean programs, including applying Lean tools and methods including 5S, value stream mapping, kaizen, standard work, A3, PDCA, policy deployment, visual workplace and Lean metrics. Experience applying systems thinking to business process improvement, orchestrating and motivating cross-functional teams.
• Communication. Strong written and verbal skills with peers, subordinates, senior management and customers. Strong meeting facilitation skills. Ability to conduct formal presentations (internal & external). Demonstrates a POSITIVE demeanor to create a climate of change
• Leadership. Exhibits judgment in leading others toward Lean objectives. Positively influences actions and opinions of others. Able to build credibility and rapport. Decisive, with a strong sense of personal ownership and accountability. A positive corporate citizen. Leads by example in words and actions.
• Change Management. Collaborates with LLT change agents to help establish commitments and accountabilities. Coordinates communication plans regarding organizational change. Effectively facilitates and drives change.
• Decision Making & Problem Solving. Able to use systematic approach in decision-making. Exhibits judgment and understanding of issues. Uses logic, mathematics or other problem-solving tools in data analysis to generate solutions. Creative and innovative.
• Team Orientation. Builds group commitments to goals & objectives. Versatile – is able to modify personal style. Committed to tasks.
• Working knowledge of logistics and supply chain management

If you have the above skills and would like to be considered, please email your resume to Courtney.Christensen@EProPortland.com

Principal functions will initially focus on executing engineering design projects for new product development as a member of a cross-functional team. Responsibilities will evolve toward an emphasis on contributing to advanced research and early development projects for future products.

The ideal candidate will have the following experience/qualifications:

• Providing engineering solutions for products through creative design and by applying up-to-date design solutions, techniques, approaches, methods and technology.
• Design and modeling experience with small components and parts.
• Solid modeling experience and expertise. Inventor preferred.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in Industrial Design.
• Demonstrated ability to interface with suppliers and manufacturers of metals and/or plastics materials.
• Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to effectively manage time and resources of a project.
• Demonstrated ability to research new technologies and/or product applications and apply findings to product development.
• A Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline or demonstrated equivalent work experience as an engineer.

If you have the above skills and would like to be considered, please email your resume to Courtney.Christensen@EProPortland.com

Senior Design Engineer – Machine Design, Click here to return to the top
Location: Portland, Oregon – Metro Area

Our client, a heavy equipment company, is currently seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team. This position will be responsible for designing equipment used for the aggregate industry including conveyor systems, rock crusher support structures, rock screening support structures, trailers for supporting rock crushers and other aggregate equipment, hopper systems, moveable conveyor arms, rotating conveyor sections.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Design equipment used in the aggregate industry.
• Certify designs structurally as required (PE only)
• Perform engineering calculations to validate design integrity
• Use 3D Cad system for design of components and creation of drawings.
• Perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of components using FEA software.
• Complete detailed drawings of components to be supplied to shop personnel for fabrication. Create Bills of Material (BOMs). Select appropriate materials and work with purchasing personnel to order.
• Work to meet established schedules, provide periodic updates to supervisor on schedule achievement.
• Schedule and lead design reviews during project concept phases and prior to projects being released for productions
• Follow up on work once it is released from engineering to ensure it is being properly fabricated and in manner to meet schedules.
• Work to help resolve field problems as required
• Visit field sites to gain product knowledge and to help resolve customer issues.

The ideal candidate will have the following experience/qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) (minimum requirement)
• Proficient in 3D CAD system (AutoCAD, Pro-E, Solidworks, Inventor)
• 5 - 10 years of experience in heavy equipment or fabrication industry (aggregate industry a plus)
• Hands on experience with machinery
• Knowledge of FEA (Finite Element Analysis) programs

Desired but not required:

• Registered Professional Engineer with structural experience of ability to get P.E. license.

If you have the above skills and would like to be considered, please email your resume to Courtney.Christensen@EProPortland.com

CAD Modeler/CAD Expert, Click here to return to the top
Location: Portland, Oregon – Metro Area

Our client, a leading manufacturer in their respective industry has a current need for a CAD Modeler/CAD Expert.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• This CAD Expert will be designing complex organically and ergonomically shaped injection molded plastic parts.

The ideal candidate will have the following experience/qualifications:

• More than 5 years of mechanical design engineering experience utilizing Autodesk Inventor, at an Expert Level.
• At a minimum, a candidate must have at least three years experience in Pro-E, SolidWorks, or SolidEdge CAD software, designing complex ergonomically shaped parts and will have experience with plastic injection molding and sheet metal.

If you have the above skills and would like to be considered, please email your resume to Courtney.Christensen@EProPortland.com

Senior Buyer - Materials – Construction/Heavy Equipment Co., Click here to return to the top
Location: Portland, Oregon – Metro Area

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 
Reviews and negotiates all aspects of the Supplier Partnership program for key suppliers assigned, representing the buying community.Understands total cost makeup of key commodities by tracking raw materials and economic indicators.Works on company-wide projects with key existing or newly developed suppliers. Understands all systems related to purchasing/planning/scheduling.Uses value analysis as well as long term strategic plans to evaluate supplier capabilities while supporting working capital objectives.Has a working understanding of the legal aspects of purchasing.May direct efforts of lower level Buyers/Planners and team members to assure successful completion of objectives.

The ideal candidate will have the following experience/qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Purchasing or related field.
• CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager Certificate) or CPIM Certificate required.
• APICS courses (at least some of them completed if not CPM or CPIM certified)
• Ten or more years of experience in all phases of global purchasing within a manufacturing environment required.

Preferred Experience:

• Materials=aluminum castings, some plastics, metal, sheet metal, steel, electronic components.

If you have the above skills and would like to be considered, please email your resume to Courtney.Christensen@EProPortland.com

Manufacturing Engineer, Click here to return to the top
Location: Portland, Oregon – Metro Area

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Analyze current product designs, assembly/test procedures, shop floor material flow and product flow lines, etc.Develop new processes to improve cartridge and final assembly production techniques that result in a more cost efficient manufacturing process.

Study machinery set-up and run times to develop more cost efficient set-ups that improve manufacturing efficiency thus reducing the actual component part costs, reducing manufacturing lead times and improving on-time deliveries

Identify further capital equipment requirements to meet projected sales growth and use quantifiable methods to make production equipment and machinery recommendations to management for approval.

Develop and implement assembly and test procedures to automate or semi-automate, cartridge valve manufacturing operations.Conduct training of current employees and new hires on automated assembly and test equipment as required.

The ideal candidate will have the following experience/qualifications:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering or equivalent degree.
• Greater than 5 years experience as a Manufacturing or Process Engineer (preferably in a hydraulics or fluid power environment)
• Knowledge of and experience with Continuous Improvement Methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing (Toyota Production System),Demand Flow Technology (DFT), World Class Manufacturing, Six Sigma or Theory of Constraints.
• Ability to analyze manufacturing, tooling and fixture problems, and design solutions to meet engineering specification and tolerance requirements – CAD experience is a plus.
• Technical expertise to perform root cause analysis and preventative action - eliminating problems through design analysis, ergonomic improvements, and machine/process improvements, including machine purchase requirements.
• Ability to read circuits and schematics (especially hydraulic circuits) and understands Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GDT).

If you have the above skills and would like to be considered, please email your resume to Courtney.Christensen@EProPortland.com

Global Supply Chain Manager – Semiconductor Capital Equipment Co., Click to return to the top
Location: Portland, Oregon – Metro Area

Plans and implements activities related to the timely, cost-effective procurement, inventory control, planning and quality control of production materials. Develops, implements, and maintains policies, procedures, and material control systems to reduce costs, streamline procedures, and implement solutions. Ensures the availability of materials in the supply chain, as scheduled, and the maintenance of inventory at minimum acceptable levels. Responsible for sourcing and supplying raw materials, utilities and outside services, as well coordinating global procurement efforts. Coordinates with finance/accounting on matters involving inventory carrying costs. Reviews and plans requirements for acceptable inventory. May assist with the establishment and maintenance of the production control system. May work with customers in auditing customer inventory levels and with internal and external vendors to comply with inventory policies. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

Manager Level - First level of management responsible for budgeting, planning, organizing, integrating, coordinating, and controlling the activities of, typically, a department, section, and/or functional area. Work may be accomplished through subordinate supervisors or direct management of employees. Accountable for results in terms of costs, budgets, operational goals, and employees. Possess a comprehensive technical knowledge of the function, business, and/or department being managed, along with developing managerial skills necessary to successfully manage a department. Developing an understanding of overall businesses and the industry. Develops resolutions to diverse and complex problems often requiring creativity. Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for arriving at solutions. Decisions usually follow established policy and precedents and apply to issues and problems affecting immediate group. Accountable for achieving the annual goals and objectives assigned to the department or section. Goals may be of financial, product or service, and/or human resources nature. Failure to achieve goals and objectives or erroneous judgments and/or decisions could impact the larger organizational goals.

The ideal candidate will have the following experience/qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of experience in the function or discipline managed, typically including supervisory experience is required.

If you have the above skills and would like to be considered, please email your resume to Courtney.Christensen@EProPortland.com

Primary Purpose

Under the guidance and direction of the Engineering Director, the Senior Designer Engineer will be a key contributor to the design and maintenance of products.The position requires detailed understanding of analog circuit design, acoustic testing, and documentation control experience

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Job Level

Senior Designer capable of developing and modifying new and existing analog circuits, developing test methods.

Job Complexity

Work under the Engineering director to develop and sustain new and existing products with minimal supervision.Should have good person project management skills.Work with both in house and external engineers to product completion.Project Management.Occasional travel to Asia.

The ideal candidate will have the following experience/qualifications:

• 10 years experience in Analog Circuit Design.
• Experience in product development and documentation control.
• Significant offshore manufacturing interface experience.
• Capable of writing test procedures.

If you have the above skills and would like to be considered, please email your resume to Courtney.Christensen@EProPortland.com

Senior Design Engineer – Heavy Equipment Company, Click here to return to the top
Location: Portland, Oregon – Metro Area

Senior design position involves heavy equipment design with mechanical, hydraulic and control design.

The ideal candidate will possess a BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering with significant experience in the following areas:

• Minimum of 10 years in mechanical product design. Transportation industry experience is a big plus.
• Development of creative design solutions to technical problems from inception to product introduction.
• Regular use of engineering analysis.
• Structured approach to design optimization, failure analysis and problem solving.
• Development and qualification of measurement systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with demonstrated ability to write technical documents and specifications.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to deal with opposing opinions and effect compromise.
• Ability to work with fast paced, multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to direct draftsmen for design completion.
• Ability to work with component vendors and outside manufacturing contractors.
• Creative problem solver with high degree of analytical skills.
• Well-organized self starter, capable of budgeting time to meet priorities, while maintaining accuracy and functionality.
• Knowledge of hydraulic theory and hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of hydraulic theory and hydraulic systems.
• Extensive experience with 2D (AUTOCAD) tools, and 3D (Inventor) modeling. FEA experience is a plus.
• Computer literate with experience in spreadsheet, word processing, (preferably Microsoft) and project management software.
• Knowledge of materials and fabricating processes is a plus.
• Knowledge of machine shop processes is a plus.

If you have the above skills and would like to be considered, please email your resume to Courtney.Christensen@EProPortland.com

Mechanical Engineer - CATIA Experience – Medical Device Manufacturer, Click here to return to the top
Location: Portland, Oregon – Metro Area

REQUIREMENTS:

- Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline along with 1-2 years of experience or demonstrated equivalent work experience as an engineer.

- Candidates must have demonstrated skills suitable for application and interpretation of basic engineering principles, theories and concepts.

- Strong computer and CAD skills are required.(Solidworks, PRO-E)

- CATIA experience and furniture/cabinetry experience is preferred, but not required.

- 1-2 years of furniture/cabinetry experience a plus.

- Must have strong oral and written communication skills and demonstrated organization skills.

If you have the above skills and would like to be considered, please email your resume to Courtney.Christensen@EProPortland.com

Quality Analyst Technician - Supplier, Click here to return to the top
Location: Vancouver, WA

… Our client is a leading manufacturer of pumps for a multitude of applications to offer precision fluid handling solutions, including pumps, drives, controls and complete assemblies, to meet a variety of market needs for fluid metering, dispensing, and delivery applications.Some of the industries served are Aerospace, Aerospace & Aircraft, Biotechnology, Chemical Processing, Electronics, Energy/Fuel, Environmental, Food & Beverage, Medical Device, Pharmaceutical & Cosmetics. Currently they have a need for a Supplier Quality Analyst to assist their Quality team.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Prepares, interprets and evaluates statistical quality control data using software in a manufacturing environment.
• Coordinates process control analysis software set-up and maintenance including hardware configuration support, creation of data entry screens, training, chart configuration, reports generation and process control documentation revision.
• Maintains existing SPC templates and standards and monitors receiving, production, and assembly variable and attribute data.
• Assists in monitoring other quality control systems such as the RA and calibration databases.
• Performs incoming inspection for purchased parts.
• Communicates the requirements for disposition of non-conforming product identified during the inspection process using the Reject Report system.
• Regularly recommends disposition of non-conforming product.Regularly recommends inspection process changes to reduce cost and increase quality.
• Assist Engineers with first article inspection and in-process verification.
• Regularly participates in supplier quality rating activities, including supplier audits.
• Utilize Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing tools.

The ideal candidate will have the following experience/qualifications:

• Have a working knowledge of basic SPC and have a familiarity with the ISO 9000 standards.
• This candidate will have completed specialized courses in GD&T and SPC capable of using and interpreting inspection equipment such as gauges, micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, etc with CMM.

If you have the above skills and would like to be considered, please email your resume to Courtney.Christensen@EProPortland.com