Production Engineer

Company Description
Body Art Alliance (BAA) is a collective of global brands serving the beauty, cosmetic, permanent makeup, tattoo, and body jewelry industries. Dedicated to innovation, BAA designs cutting-edge products like wireless tattoo machines, vegan pigmented inks, and advanced body jewelry, empowering artists worldwide. The company merges creativity and world-class engineering to enhance its trusted brands and products. With robust distribution capabilities, BAA ensures that its innovative solutions reach artists across the globe. Collaboration with leading artists and a focus on innovation drive their mission to support creative expression.

Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site role for a Production Engineer located in Santa Cruz, CA. The Production Engineer will be responsible for optimizing production processes and systems to ensure efficiency and quality. Day-to-day tasks include overseeing production planning, implementing quality control measures, analyzing production data, and troubleshooting technical challenges. The engineer will work closely with teams to enhance productivity and meet organizational goals while maintaining a focus on safety and compliance standards.

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.
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