Production Engineer

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing

Brunton is looking for a talented and enthusiastic Production Engineer to help optimize production processes, continually improve quality control systems, and modernize the documentation and quantification of procedures and processes.  If you are passionate about lean manufacturing, efficiency, ERP systems, and daily problem-solving, this role is for you!

Brunton is a heritage brand known for precision compasses that have been trusted by geologists, soldiers, surveyors, educators, and adventurers around the world since 1894.  Brunton products set the global gold standard for quality, reliability, durability, and precision.  Brunton has been manufacturing compasses with pride in Riverton, WY for over 50 years, and has been back under local ownership and leadership since 2021.  Brunton is a woman-owned, geologist-led, family business that fosters a team atmosphere and positive working environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:


Production Optimization:

• Analyze and evaluate existing manufacturing processes, identifying opportunities for change and optimization
• Design, implement, and oversee improvements in production workflow
• Assist with manufacturing routing updates in ERP system
• Conduct root cause analysis for production-related problems and implement solutions and preventative measures
• Collaborate with production and facility teams to troubleshoot issues in workflow and equipment
• Design work station and production area layout to optimize efficiency, ergonomics, and available resources
• Develop and maintain documentation for production processes, standard operating procedures, and quality control standards

Quality Control Optimization:

• Observe existing quality control practices and identify opportunities for improvement
• Help design optimal spaces, layout, and fixtures for effective quality control checks
• Streamline and standardize quality control practices, improving data collection and analysis capabilities
• Identify methods for optimizing the use of ERP platform in quality control processes

Warehouse Optimization:

• Identify areas of improvement in warehouse layout, inventory flow, and the interface between warehouse and production spaces
• Work with facility and production team to optimize operational and equipment layout

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered
• Engineering experience in a manufacturing settin
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing and quality control systems
• Proficiency in process optimization, lean manufacturing principles, and Six Sigma methodologies
• Experience with ERP systems (such as Oracle NetSuite)
• Strong problem-solving abilities and the ability to make decisions in dynamic manufacturing environments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Interest in outdoor recreation, geology, military, navigation, surveying, survival skills, product repair, or traditional bushcraf
• Comfort working with low-level radioactive self-illumination vials containing tritium
• Collaborative and positive team player who is able to take and give directions
• Ambitious and self-driven with the ability to prioritize workflow based on timing and need
• Proficiency with CAD/Solidworks