Manufacturing Engineer

GERBER

Manufacturing Engineer

Portland, OR
Full-Time, Onsite

At Gerber, we've spent more than 85 years designing problem-solving, purpose-built tools that serve those who rise to the challenge. From innovative knives to mission-ready equipment, our products are crafted to perform-every time. If you thrive in a hands-on, fast-paced manufacturing environment and want to help build products that people trust with their lives, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you'll play a key role in ensuring our products are built efficiently, accurately, and with top-tier quality. You'll develop processes, design tooling, drive improvements, and support daily production-all to ensure we deliver products that meet customer expectations and hit the margin, quality, and delivery targets that matter.

In this role, you will:

• Own cost, quality, and delivery performance for assigned product lines.

• Create and update documentation, troubleshoot production challenges, and improve existing processes.

• Design and build tooling, fixtures, and assembly aids-plus train production employees on their use.

• Provide upfront cost and manufacturing analysis before design release.

• Develop clear, accurate work instructions and documentation to safeguard quality and design intent.

• Design fixturing and programming for manufacturing needs, including laser marking/cutting, grinding, and multi-axis robotic automation.

• Evaluate new product designs for manufacturability and recommend improvements.

• Lead and support cost-reduction projects and capability enhancements.

• Collaborate closely with other Manufacturing Engineers to drive smooth, efficient project execution.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent with 1+ years of relevant experience within a manufacturing technician role or similar; or equivalent combination of experience and education

• Experience in LEAN Manufacturing, SolidWorks, or consumer goods is a plus.

• Strong project management abilities and comfort managing multiple priorities.

• High attention to detail with strong data analysis skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

• Understanding of manufacturing processes, product structure, costing, ERP systems, and document control.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment.

Physical & Travel Requirements

• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods.

• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs without assistance.

• Travel required: <5%.