Description:Take the next step in your career now, scroll down to read the full role description and make your application.Whisker is the maker of Litter-Robot, Feeder-Robot, and Litterbox.com. At Whisker, we believe pet parenthood can always get better.As leading innovators in pet tech and refined pet accessories, we work tirelessly to solve problems and deliver smarter insights for pet parents while enriching the lives of pets. Whether it’s a self-cleaning litter box that automates scooping, an automatic feeder that helps pets develop healthier eating habits, or a modern cat tree that delights both humans and felines, we strive to deliver better solutions for consumers while transforming pet care along the way. To us, having a pet is the best thing ever. At Whisker, life together just keeps getting better.Whisker is based in Auburn Hills, Michigan and Juneau, Wisconsin with 700+ passionate team members. We work in person 4+ days a week.What You’ll Do:The Manufacturing Engineer plays a critical role in optimizing operations, improving efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring the highest standards of product quality. This role involves leading projects and collaborating across teams to drive initiatives forward, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.Participates directly with assembly teams to study and improve current assembly and material flow processesImplements optimal assembly and material flow strategies based on current and projected volumes, budget constraints, and workforce availabilitySupports lean initiatives by reducing labor hours and material waste through process optimization and automationWorks with Design Engineering to transition products from design to full-scale productionDevelops and refines manufacturing and assembly processes, including creation of manufacturing bills of materials and labor cost estimatesDesigns or assists in the design of fixtures and tooling to support production efficiency and ergonomicImplements quality-enhancing processes including Poka-yoke, Design for Assembly (DFA), and In-Process TestingPartners with Quality Engineering to proactively identify and resolve product quality issuesRapidly addresses customer or engineering-identified quality problems and develops actionable solutionsSupports incoming inspection processes by developing standards and working closely with suppliers to ensure complianceWill perform additional responsibilities when requiredRequirements:What You’ll Bring:Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field2–5+ years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or assembly environmentStrong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with hands-on troubleshooting and implementationHigh level of analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills with a track record of building productive relationships and resolving issues collaborativelyDemonstrates the ability to manage multiple projects and assignments with a moderate level of autonomy while maintaining high accountability for resultsWorks under the guidance of the Sr. Manufacturing Engineering Manager to ensure alignment with departmental goals and project objectivesMaintains confidentiality of proprietary informationAbility to maintain a professional atmosphere in a fast-paced environment with numerous interactions and interruptionsA high degree of initiative, self-motivation, and ability to motivate othersAbility to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Team Members and colleaguesComfortable with office pets (cats, dogs)Not Required but Nice to Have!Experience with consumer products and plastic injection molding operations and principlesExperience with robotics, autonomous vehicle technology, and PLC’sExperience with 3D CAD systems and rapid prototyping systems and processesBenefits & Purrks:Join a tenacious, inventive company that empowers team members to chart their own path, lead by grounding decisions in the “why”, and has a strong sense of empathy and openness to new perspectives. Be a part of exciting growth, work with incredible people, and create tomorrow’s pet products—plus a whole lot of extras. You will also be provided with:Premium Medical/Dental/Vision insurancePaid parental leaveWhisker Parents Program1 day "pawternity" leave for new pet adoptionPet Insurance Discount401K matchFlexible spending accountsCompany-paid short-term disability and life insuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Generous paid time off14 Paid HolidaysTop of the line equipmentPet-friendly officeWhisker products and swagContinuing education SupportOn-site gym with PelotonReferral programStatement of Inclusivity:We believe different perspectives make Whisker better and strive to create a place where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive.Please ensure to regularly check your email spam folder for any communication from Whisker to avoid missing important updates regarding your application status.#onsite1