Company Snapshot:
Born in Miami more than a quarter of a century ago, Tuuci is the global leader in premium shade and placemaking products for hospitality, commercial, and residential outdoor settings. From locations in North America, Europe, and Asia, our teams strive to meet and exceed the Tuuci vision: to help people live their best life outdoors through inspiring design, enduring performance, and convivial service. We work in a fun, fast-paced, and diverse environment in which close collaboration and the spirited exchange of ideas are encouraged. Our culture supports our vision by encouraging creativity, driving excellence, and supporting personal growth and development.
Location and Reporting Structure:
This position is based in Miami and reports to the Engineering Manager.
Position Summary:
The Manufacturing Engineer, Level 2, plays a pivotal role in advancing manufacturing processes, contributing to the refinement of new and existing products while leveraging expertise in engineering principles and manufacturing practices. This role entails a comprehensive understanding of manufacturing processes and materials to address complex challenges, devise innovative solutions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Designing and Testing: Design and test new equipment, processes, and systems using advanced tools such as SolidWorks.
- Factory Layout: Plan and optimize factory layouts to enhance production efficiency, including layout changes.
- Automation: Research and implement automation techniques to maximize production line efficiency, with experience in PFMEA (Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis) preferred.
- Maintenance: Plan and organize maintenance, upgrades, and repairs to ensure smooth operations.
- Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot and repair equipment and respond to breakdowns.
- Documentation: Create and update comprehensive documentation for manufacturing processes and changes.
- Communication: Liaise with suppliers, customers, and R&D staff to ensure alignment and address issues.
- Training: Develop training materials and conduct training for the production team on new equipment, including specifying, commissioning, and installation.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with teams to support manufacturing projects and process improvements.
- Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement using methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen. Implement 5S principles and utilize tools like Tableau for data analysis and process tracking.
- Jigs & Fixtures: Design and implement jigs and fixtures to improve manufacturing efficiency.
Experience and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in manufacturing or engineering roles.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex manufacturing challenges and develop innovative solutions.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Proven track record of driving continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing environments.
Preferred Experience and Expertise:
- Lean Manufacturing: Experience implementing Lean principles to streamline processes and reduce waste.
- Six Sigma: Proficiency in Six Sigma methodologies for improving process quality and efficiency.
- Kaizen: Experience with Kaizen practices for continuous incremental improvement.
- Layout Changes: Expertise in planning and executing factory layout changes to optimize production.
- Automation: Knowledge of automation techniques and systems to enhance production efficiency.
- PFMEA: Experience with Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis to identify and mitigate risks.
- 8D: Familiarity with 8D problem-solving methodology for addressing and resolving manufacturing issues.
- 5S: Application of 5S principles to maintain an organized and efficient work environment.
- Tableau: Experience with Tableau for data analysis and visualization to support decision-making and process improvements.
Tuuci Offers:
- Welcoming, friendly environment.
- Culture that encourages diversity of thought.
- Support for professional growth and development.
- Dynamic and talented staff of creative professionals.
- Collaborative environment that welcomes innovative ideas and allows you to make an immediate impact on the team.
- Health benefits, matching 401k retirement plan, paid holidays, sick days, and personal days.
About Tuuci
For more than 26 years, Tuuci® has revolutionized outdoor living spaces with durable, innovative shade and furniture products featuring nautically inspired designs. Founded by Dougan Clarke in 1998, the Ultimate Umbrella Company, Inc., (simply known as “Tuuci”), was born from his seaside roots in Miami, where Clarke began his career as a marine outfitter for high performance yachts.
With a keen eye on design and a passion for form and function, Clarke applied his craftsmanship to the shade industry to create Tuuci’s unique brand of marine grade shade architecture. Today, Tuuci’s distinctive, award-winning parasol designs, luxury indoor-outdoor furniture, cabanas and pergolas, and space-making accessories are experienced around the world and sought by leading design professionals within the commercial, hospitality and residential design communities.
Globally headquartered in Miami, the company owns two additional manufacturing centers in Northern Europe and Southeast Asia, and operates showrooms in Miami, Chicago, Atlanta, and The Netherlands.
Tuuci’s sense of community is a cornerstone of the company’s foundation, providing charitable outreach across a host of environmental and humanitarian concerns. The company’s mission is to help people live their best life outdoors through inspiring design, enduring performance, and convivial service.