Job Description

　　PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION

　　Reducing change-over time for manufacturing equipment within our facility. Identify process improvement opportunities and implement changes to increase throughput, and/or reduce scrap. Work with R&D on new product releases, this can include design input, selecting manufacturing processes, creating BOM’s/routes/costing, and machine fixturing. Work with QA to identify and disposition discrepant parts. Creating Engineering notices to track and document changes.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

　　(Experience, education, licenses, certifications, and specific knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position.)

　　Education:

　　Bachelors of Science degree in an engineering discipline, with 2-4 years manufacturing experience

　　or an A.A. degree in a technical or scientific field with at least 8 years manufacturing experience

　　or a high school diploma with at least 12 years manufacturing experience and machine design

　　Familiarity with manufacturing operations and equipment

　　3 years Lean Manufacturing experience in a production environment

　　Understanding of SMED concepts and the importance of reducing changeover and set-up times

　　Experience in tooling and fixture design

　　Knowledge of machine shop operations

　　3D Modeling software experience, SolidWorks preferred

　　Excellent organizational, communication, problem solving, project management and teamwork skills

　　Experience in a matrix team environment.

　　Able to operate well in an unstructured environment with minimal direct supervision

　　Strong customer focus

　　ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

　　(Fundamental duties necessary to achieve the objective of the position.)

　　Implement approved capital projects for new process equipment and tooling on time within budget. Improve process capability to guarantee product quality and performance. Ensuring execution of project deliverables supporting the single piece flow initiative. Improve manufacturing productivity by making bottleneck operations run faster, safer and more reliably. Document new or changed designs on Engineering drawings and specifications. Issue product/process requests and releases. Compiles and analyzes test data to determine effect of design on products, systems, or equipment. Develop specifications for selecting components and equipment to use. Works closely with the sourcing team in selecting and working with outside vendors, both international and domestic. Participate in marketing events with outdoor journalists, or industry symposiums and trade shows Participate in multiple projects at a time. Assist Safety Department with Process Hazard Analysis and incident investigations in manufacturing departments supported. Provide product technical support for customer complaints/inquiries, and non-manufacturing support departments. Deal with external vendors to support manufacturing department orders. Assist Quality Department with product issues, lead projects through manufacturing to determine root cause, implement changes to process.

　　SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION

　　(Knowledge, skills and abilities currently used to perform essential functions)

　　Physical Requirements: Employee will be sitting the majority of the time, with some walking and standing. Minor lifting objects over 10 lbs., carrying, stooping, and kneeling to access books and reports, transport paperwork and materials, and to retrieve files. Some local travel and work outdoors. Manual dexterity for extensive computer work and writing. Hearing, speaking, and vision are required (with or without correction).

　　Mental Requirements: Must communicate effectively in verbal and written formats. Reading comprehension and basic math skills are a requirement. Flexibility to effectively deal with a variety of people and situations and to handle interruptions and multiple tasks simultaneously. Quick thinking and problem solving to readily assimilate information. Ability to maintain tact and highly professional manners. Initiative to effectively complete tasks with little supervision. The ability to identify and appropriately handle confidential information.

　　Equipment Used: Telephone, calculator, personal computer, copy machine, fax machine, and printer.

　　Working Environment: Work is done in an office environment, with some time spent in the manufacturing plant. This exposure subjects incumbents to temperature changes, dirt, dust, noise, vibration, moving objects and mechanical parts, machine tool lubricant mists, equipment and explosive hazards. Co-worker support, guidance and reinforcement are readily available.

　　ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS (non-essential functions)

　　Performs any other duties as assigned.ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

　　Preferred experience in a repetitive, high volume manufacturing environment.Pay Range:

　　$64,500.00 - $96,700.00

　　The actual annual salary offered to a candidate will be based on variables including experience, geographic location, education, and skills/achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer.

　　We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including: medical and dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401K, PTO, tuition reimbursement, gear discounts and the ability to add value to an exciting mission!

　　Our Postings are not intended for distribution to or use in any jurisdiction, country or territory where such distribution or use would violate local law or would subject us to any regulations in another jurisdiction, country or territory. We reserve the right to limit our Postings in any jurisdiction, country or territory.

　　Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veteran/Disabled

　　Join our talented team! Employees at Vista Outdoor are passionate and committed to delivering quality products to our customers. Our culture centers on an engaged and accountable workforce. Our goal is to attract and retain a diverse workforce: rich in talent, background, ideas and experience.

　　Vista Outdoor is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and any other characteristics protected by law. The EEO Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

　　If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] . Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Vista Outdoor will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.