Production Engineer

## Description

Join Anatometal, a leading name in body jewelry manufacturing located in beautiful Santa Cruz, CA, serving a dedicated worldwide customer base since 1991. At Anatometal, we deeply value our team, offering comprehensive training and opportunities for leadership and skill development.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and innovative Production Engineer to optimize our manufacturing processes and ensure efficient production operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for improving production efficiency, maintaining high-quality standards, and reducing costs through process improvements and technology implementation. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

**RESPONSIBILITIES:**

• Oversee and optimize manufacturing processes to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Design, implement, and maintain production workflows and equipment. Increase operating available time through change-over process

optimization (SMED).

• Analyze production data and identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with the R&D and quality assurance teams to improve product quality and reduce production scrap.
• Develop and implement cost-saving initiatives while sustaining quality.
• Troubleshoot production issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Train and support production staff on new processes and equipment, and develop standardized work.
• Monitor production KPIs and prepare reports for management.
• Oversee and optimize manufacturing processes that results in enhanced capability, productivity and efficiency. Processes include:
• CNC Machining (vertical mill, 5-axis mill, Swiss screw and lathe), coiling, laser cutting / laser welding, small parts assembly, lost wax casting,

finishing / polishing, and packaging.

• Contribute to development and sustaining effort of manufacturing KPI’s. Analyze production data and identify areas for improvement.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

**SKILLS:**

• Strong understanding of high-volume manufacturing processes, automation, and lean methodologies.
• Proficiency in CAD software, process simulation, and data analysis tools.
• Experience in ISO9001 preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills to deliver results through root cause / corrective action activities.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Self-starter with strong initiative and demonstrated leadership ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Certification in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing is preferred.
• Familiar with ERP systems (ex: NetSuite) and production planning tools.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.

**QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:**

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field preferred or equivalent

experience preferred.

• Proven experience in a production or manufacturing engineering role. 5+ years experience with demonstrated progression.