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Juniper is an innovative lighting technology, design, and manufacturing company seeking a dedicated Manufacturing Engineer to join our growing team in Southington, CT. In this position, you will play a key role in producing Juniper’s unique, innovative lighting solutions.
The Manufacturing Engineer’s responsibilities include creating and maintaining standard operating procedures for new and existing products, supporting ongoing manufacturing by identifying and implementing solutions to resolve production issues, participating in cost reduction and quality improvement efforts, and influencing new product designs by providing input to improve process efficiency and product quality.
A successful candidate will help advance Juniper’s vision of redefining the industry with novel ideas and a hungry spirit to learn and grow alongside the greater team.
At Juniper, you will define your path by honing your unique skill set to challenge the status quo as a pioneer in your field.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with design engineering to provide manufacturability input on new designs and changes to existing products.
- Works closely with the design and materials teams to transfer new products into production. Supports the manufacturing of prototypes and pre-production builds. Ensures essential process requirements are incorporated into the assembly process.
- Creates and maintains work instructions, test procedures, and inspection documents.
- Designs or specifies assembly tools and fixtures necessary to prevent errors and improve throughput.
- Works with the production manager to support manufacturing cost reduction efforts via process improvements and automation solutions.
- Maintains a continuous improvement focus and applies lean manufacturing principles to improve process flow and meet product quality and productivity.
Preferred qualifications:
- BS degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent education and experience.
- Five years minimum experience in manufacturing, process, or sustaining engineering role.
- Lean manufacturing experience preferred.
- CAD/CAM experience.
- Experience with ERP concepts and practices.
- Strong Microsoft Office Skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Maintains a continuous improvement mindset to drive innovative solutions.
The Benefits:
As part of the team, you will quickly learn that Juniper is committed to its employees' development,
advancement, and well-being. We offer advanced training, a contemporary working environment,
industry-leading health and employee benefits, and:
- Company-paid health coverage through medical, dental, and vision plans.
- A competitive paid-time-off program plus holiday time-off.
- A 401(k) plan with a contribution match up to 4%.
- Financial protection through disability, life, accidental death, and dismemberment at group rates.
- 5-year employment recognition with one-month paid sabbatical leave.
- Paid maternal/parental leave.
- Tuition Reimbursement program of up to $10,000.00 per term.
- A dedicated employee review process committed to advancing and promoting high-performing employees.
About Juniper:
Juniper is a diverse group of individuals united in its pursuit of revolutionizing lighting systems. We prioritize inventive, design-forward thinking and manufacturing methods to solve real consumer problems and believe that the value of distinctive design lies in its innovation and details. Our mission is to test boundaries by combining contemporary design principles with traditional materials and advanced proprietary lighting technology.
Juniper is committed to hiring those who are aligned with our vision and offers development and advancement for highly performing individuals invested in the advancement of their careers. Joining a company with state-of-the-art technology, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and a passionate team of expert changemakers in the rapidly evolving lighting industry offers the opportunity to drive change and push creative limits.
Juniper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
About Juniper:
Juniper is a fast-growing lighting technology, design and manufacturing business with locations in Southington, CT and SoHo, NY. We revolutionize lighting systems using innovative design thinking and manufacturing methods with the mission of solving real consumer problems. At our core is the belief that the beauty of distinctive design lies in the innovation and details that lie just below the surface. Our mission is to test boundaries in meaningful ways by using precision materials and traditional finishing processes fused with advanced lighting technology. Juniper was named one of the 5000 fastest growing company by Inc magazine, and we are proud to design, engineer and manufacture all of our products at our Connecticut headquarters.
