Production Engineer
Full Time • Philadelphia
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Company Information
Ricochet is an industry leading manufacturer of sophisticated, high-tech Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that focuses on protection, performance, and comfort. Ricochet has been headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for over 20 years, with all manufacturing and operations located in a single master facility.
Ricochet is an industry leading manufacturer of sophisticated, high-tech Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that focuses on protection, performance, and comfort. Ricochet has been headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for over 20 years, with all manufacturing and operations located in a single master facility.
In addition to serving the United States Military, Ricochet serves customers in multiple sectors of public safety by providing custom engineered PPE including EMS gear for the Philadelphia and Honolulu Fire Departments, Technical Rescue gear to all FDNY Rescue and Squad companies, and structural/turnout gear to multiple Fire Departments throughout the United States and beyond. Ricochet is a long-standing member of FEMSA. For more information, visit ricochet-gear.com.
Job Summary
The Production Engineer works to ensure that all products are manufactured with utmost efficiency and quality, according to planned protocols using the appropriate technology. A strong emphasis will be placed on reducing waste, standardizing work procedures, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities of the Production Engineer include:
- Drive industrial engineering tasks such as facility layout improvements and workstation ergonomics.
- Implement and maintain standardized work procedures to improve process consistency and efficiency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and optimize manufacturing processes, ensuring alignment with lean principles.
- Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements in all process improvement activities.
- Enhance daily operational control and performance tracking
- Conduct time studies, cycle time analyses, and capacity planning to support production efficiency improvements.
- Provide training and coaching to employees on current manufacturing techniques and best practices.
Process Improvement:
Analyzing existing processes, identifying bottlenecks and production costs, and developing strategies for improvement. Selecting, implementing, and maintaining new production equipment and technologies.
Quality Assurance/ISO Coordinator:
Maintains all necessary documentation and updates the documentation when changes in processes or procedures occur. Conducts training programs on ISO standards to employees and stakeholders and ensures that they are aware of the standards and their requirements. Ensuring products meet quality standards and implement quality control measures.
Systems Integration:
Analyzing inputs to the production process, the systems supporting these inputs, and developing strategies for improvement.
Successful Production Engineers are systematic and methodical, possess a high level of technical aptitude and have a strong background in engineering principles and engineering graphics. Prerequisite skills and qualifications include:
· A bachelor's degree in engineering (e.g., Industrial or Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field).
· The ability to work well under severe pressure
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work within and develop teams
· Project management skill
· Outstanding problem-solving skills
· Excellent information technology skills in specific software packages, including computer-aided modelling and design software
· In-depth knowledge of manufacturing production, processes and equipment.
· Understanding of managing and updating a Quality Management system.
· Experience with design or CAD software and other relevant production planning and control software.
Compensation: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
About Us
Proudly Made in the USA
Ricochet is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and has more than 25 years of experience producing sophisticated, high-tech gear for the rigorous and specialized needs of the military, industrial chemical workers and emergency first responders. Ricochet's home office and manufacturing are located in a historic factory building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, home to a strong workforce of highly experienced and dedicated employees.
Ricochet is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and has more than 25 years of experience producing sophisticated, high-tech gear for the rigorous and specialized needs of the military, industrial chemical workers and emergency first responders. Ricochet's home office and manufacturing are located in a historic factory building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, home to a strong workforce of highly experienced and dedicated employees.
Our Experience
Our extensive experience has helped us develop the skills, knowledge, and proven manufacturing techniques to provide the ultimate in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for emergency first responders, involved in Emergency Medical Services (EMS), technical rescue and fire fighting.
Our extensive experience has helped us develop the skills, knowledge, and proven manufacturing techniques to provide the ultimate in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for emergency first responders, involved in Emergency Medical Services (EMS), technical rescue and fire fighting.
Protecting First Responders
We take our responsibility of protecting Emergency First Responders very seriously. As tough as NFPA standards are, being just good enough to meet NFPA certification is not good enough for us. We engineer clothing that goes above and beyond the requirements of NFPA 1999 (EMS), 1951(Tech Rescue), and 1971 (Structural Firefighting).
Our Service
We create value for our users by offering top-quality protective clothing with extensive options for customization at very competitive prices. From the selection of fabrics to the sealed seams to the type of stitching, every detail is engineered to meet the needs of the wearer for ultimate protection, comfort, and mobility. Ricochet is an ISO 9001:2015 certified facility. We strive to provide industry-leading customer service and delivery times on all of our protective clothing.
We take our responsibility of protecting Emergency First Responders very seriously. As tough as NFPA standards are, being just good enough to meet NFPA certification is not good enough for us. We engineer clothing that goes above and beyond the requirements of NFPA 1999 (EMS), 1951(Tech Rescue), and 1971 (Structural Firefighting).
Our Service
We create value for our users by offering top-quality protective clothing with extensive options for customization at very competitive prices. From the selection of fabrics to the sealed seams to the type of stitching, every detail is engineered to meet the needs of the wearer for ultimate protection, comfort, and mobility. Ricochet is an ISO 9001:2015 certified facility. We strive to provide industry-leading customer service and delivery times on all of our protective clothing.
Engineered for Comfort + Fit
Designed for greater flexibility, comfort, and performance. Ricochet has developed patterning innovations throughout all of the layers of your gear that work with the dynamics of your body - reducing heat stress, hobbling, and fatigue and providing a greater range of motion. All of our gear is custom-built because proper fit lowers the risk of exhaustion and increases safety.
Designed for greater flexibility, comfort, and performance. Ricochet has developed patterning innovations throughout all of the layers of your gear that work with the dynamics of your body - reducing heat stress, hobbling, and fatigue and providing a greater range of motion. All of our gear is custom-built because proper fit lowers the risk of exhaustion and increases safety.
Quality + Value by Design
Ricochet provides our customers with numerous choices of layered fabric systems, designed for durability, protection, and breathability. We make protective clothing that is comfortable, long-lasting, highly customizable and competitively priced. Check out our Rapid Turnaround line to find custom turnouts built to your specifications (not just pulled from a shelf) and guaranteed to fit right in a matter of weeks, not months.
Ricochet provides our customers with numerous choices of layered fabric systems, designed for durability, protection, and breathability. We make protective clothing that is comfortable, long-lasting, highly customizable and competitively priced. Check out our Rapid Turnaround line to find custom turnouts built to your specifications (not just pulled from a shelf) and guaranteed to fit right in a matter of weeks, not months.
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