Manufacturing Engineer

At Fiskars Group we are unified and driven by our common purpose: pioneering design to make the everyday extraordinary. Join our team and seize the extraordinary opportunity to influence the everyday!

Gerber is an American brand that is dedicated to crafting problem-solving, life-saving knives, multi-tools, cutting tools, and equipment. Whether to save time, save the day, or save a life, Gerber products have delivered for over 75 years. Gerber's storied past paved the way for an innovative, product-driven future. Carried by soldiers, hunters, and tradesmen alike, Gerber products are developed intentionally to deliver task-specific or mission-essential knives, tools, and equipment. Whether used to Explore, Hunt, Survive, Work, or Defend, Gerber tackles the tasks of daily life head on.

Gerber is searching for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our amazing team in Portland, OR!

About the Role:

The Manufacturing Engineer will be a member of the Gerber Manufacturing Engineering Team and will be responsible to the team for various tasks related to the transition of new products into manufacturing and sustaining of the manufacturing processes. Also responsible for developing an area of expertise within the facility for this function. This role is responsible for working with other Manufacturing Engineers and production personnel in developing and ensuring stable processes and with Purchasing in developing supply chains, as well as performing other tasks such as routing creation, cost estimating, etc.

What You'll Be Doing:

• As member of new product development team, participate in project, Design for Manufacturability reviews, FMEA, quality planning and design review meetings
• Provide design for manufacturability support, help choose manufacturing processes and materials to achieve design intent and cost targets
• Assumes cost, quality, and delivery responsibility for assigned product lines; creates applicable documentation, resolves day-to-day production issues, improves existing processes
• Develops work instructions, routings and other documents to support the product quality and design integrity.
• Provides upfront cost analysis for manufacturing and assembly, and assembly processes before design release.
• Designs product line layouts, workstation layouts, equipment and material flow layouts, and stocking programs.
• Oversee capital equipment projects from budget, approval, purchase, install train and release to production
• Initiates, designs, and constructs tooling, fixtures, and assembly aids. Provides training to production employees.

Shared responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot existing and new product problems, working in team environment to solve product function and quality issues
• Drive cost improvements in existing product lines
• Drive improvements in new product development process around process capability studies, first article through pilot run release, etc.

KPIs and Targets:

• Delivery new product to market on time at the proper quality and cost
• Responsible for annual cost improvement projects
• Assist in overall shop floor efficiency gains through recommended layout, equipment and process optimization

What You Can Bring to the Organization:

• Education:

• Completed Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent degree

• 2-5 years in a role with similar responsibilities.

• Experience managing NPD multiple projects of various size at one time

• Able to manage capital projects of various scope

• Ability to work autonomously and see project driven to completion

• Work well cross functionally with several departments (Design, Marketing, Production, Quality, Finance)

• Prefer lean training and experience, Green or Black belt not needed but helpful

• Proficient at Solid works and the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)

• SAP experience

Desired Characteristics / Traits:

• Analytical mindset that likes problem solving
• Sociable, likes to work with a team
• Able to convey abstract and technical information to non-technical audiences
• Financial acumen
• Able and motivated to work in an international environment
• Likes to work in a changing environment, able to handle change
• Prefers to create new processes instead of working according to established rules
• Proficient communicator in both verbal and written form

This position is out of our Geber office and will be a Hybrid (onsite/remote) role.

Offers are contingent on passing a pre-employment drug test. Smoke-free work premise.

Last day of application:

2025-03-27

• At Fiskars, we value providing benefits that matter to you and cater to our diverse global workforce, no matter where you are in the world. While benefits may vary based on location, here are some of the incredible offerings you can expect when joining our team:

Competitive Compensation: We ensure that our employees are fairly compensated based on industry standards and local market factors.

Health and Wellness: Your well-being matters to us, no matter where you are. We offer various health and well-being focused programs and coverage, adapted to the requirements of each region.

Work-Life Balance: We understand the need for balance in your life. Our paid time off plans and flexible work arrangements and policies are designed to accommodate local customs and personal commitments, enabling you to thrive in both your professional and personal life.

Professional Development: We believe in nurturing talent and supporting professional growth. Through training programs, skill development initiatives and learning resources, we empower our employees to reach their full potential.

Inclusive and Diverse Environment: We value diversity and promote inclusivity. Join a workplace where your unique background and perspectives are celebrated, fostering collaboration and respect across all our markets.

Recognition and Rewards: We believe in celebrating and recognizing the contributions of our employees worldwide. Our recognition programs are designed to acknowledge exceptional performance and achievements, ensuring that your efforts are celebrated and valued.

Vested Interest: Through our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP), you have the opportunity to invest in Fiskars Group and become a proud co-owner, sharing in the success and growth of the company.

Employee Discounts: We want to ensure our team members make each day the extraordinary with use of our products and offer product discounts across our brands.

Please note that specific benefits may vary based on local regulations, market conditions, and other factors. We are committed to providing competitive and meaningful benefits to our employees in every market we operate.

• Fiskars Group (FSKRS, Nasdaq Helsinki) is the global home of design-driven brands for indoor and outdoor living. Our brands include Fiskars, Georg Jensen, Gerber, Iittala, Moomin Arabia, Royal Copenhagen, Waterford, and Wedgwood. Our brands are present in more than 100 countries, and we have close to 450 own stores. We have approximately 7,000 employees and our global net sales in 2023 were EUR 1.1 billion.

We are driven by our common purpose: Pioneering design to make the everyday extraordinary. In 2024, we are celebrating our 375th anniversary. Since 1649, we have designed products of timeless, purposeful, and functional beauty, while driving innovation and sustainable growth.

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