Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, Welding & Fabrication

Dover-Corporation; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Corporation in Downers Grove, IL, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer focused on Welding/Fabrication to drive the manufacturing roadmap, optimize equipment use, and ensure designs meet specifications.

You will lead new equipment purchases, contribute to process improvements, and work with suppliers and OpCos to maximize productivity, with up to 75% travel to sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience of manufacturing engineering directly working with Welding/Fabrication processes.
• Experience setting up and operating state-of-the-art Welding/Fabrication equipment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and design welding/fabrication processes with input from stakeholders and OEMs.
• Improve OEE through SMED, TPM, and new equipment initiatives.
• Lead capex justification, sourcing, and transition to mass production.
• Develop and implement Welding/Fabrication best practices and playbooks.
• Drive productivity by optimizing machine utilization and tool design.
• Support safety, quality, and scheduling objectives across sites.
• Travel up to 75% to manufacturing sites.

Skills

Welding/Fabrication

SMED

TPM

Lean manufacturing

SolidWorks

CMMs

3D imaging

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CMMs

Laser cutting

Job description

Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenue of over $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, specialty systems, consumable supplies, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainable Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 60 years, our team of approximately 24,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV." Additional information is available at dovercorporation.com.

Reporting directly to the Dover Senior Director, Advanced Manufacturing, the Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for executing the manufacturing roadmap for optimizing Welding/Fabrication processes, proper use of the equipment, design specifications, setup reviews, and new control strategies. The position is responsible for leading and ensuring new equipment purchases are specified, sourced, qualified, and properly transitioned into mass production, meeting Dover and customer requirements and timing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyze and design manufacturing processes for Welding/Fabrication parts by applying knowledge of product design, assembly, tooling, and materials and gathering input from stakeholders, and equipment OEMs.
• Support and partner with OpCo’s for improving OEE through initiatives such as SMED, TPM, etc. for new and existing equipment.
• Work on Dover corporate strategy to work with OpCo’s to drive productivity by internalizing spending (Buy2Make) on new capex and on existing equipment by maximizing machine utilization for Welding/Fabrication equipment.
• Create Welding/Fabrication Excellence Playbook and partner with OpCo’s to drive maturity journey.
• Provide technical development and deployment for new technologies related to Welding/Fabrication process to drive productivity improvements.
• Drive and support Welding/Fabrication strategy on productivity improvement by maximizing
• Assist in the evolution of the equipment and performs acceptance evaluation accordingly.
• Identify, recommend, procure, and install machine shop equipment as well as ensure all equipment is thoroughly maintained and calibrated
• Support work force utilization, space requirements, workflow and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Continuously improve, provide recommendation on upgrade of equipment to maximize asset utilization.
• Interface with tooling supplier to ensure use of proper tooling for production.
• Work with suppliers to develop better cutting tools for specific PM applications.
• Develop Welding/Fabrication capability in-house while making changes to enhance the machine functionality.
• Identify, develop, and deploy new Welding/Fabrication methods (or refine existing) to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build schedule
• Utilize lean manufacturing methodology for process development and problem solving
• Perform root cause analyses when non-conformances are identified and deploy corrective actions
• Helping and supporting manufacturing, to achieve safety, quality, efficiency and throughput goals, identifying opportunities to improve.
• Apply Project Management skills & tools to lead and support capital equipment/improvement projects.
• Investigate equipment performance and identify any problems for corrective actions and solutions.
• Writes/revises User Requirement Specs, Functional Requirement, Design Specs, Qualifications, etc.
• Supports Factory and Site Acceptance Tests, Machinability Studies, and validation protocols.
• Responsible for review and approve PFMEA, DFMEA, PPAPs, and Standard Operating Procedures SOP and ensure that manufacturing and operations comply with.
• Utilize continuous improvement methodology to improve internal processes.
• Must be able to interact constructively across the whole organization to identify issues and implement improvements.
• Hands-on support of new product and new process launch.
• Must be able to handle multiple projects and multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Travel requirement 75% to manufacturing sites
• Ability to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements/Desired Characteristics:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience of manufacturing engineering directly working with Welding/Fabrication processes.
• Experience setting up and operating state-of-the‑art Welding/Fabrication equipment
• Extensive experience in Welding/Fabrication Equipment – TIG, MIG, Laser Welding, Press Brake, Laser Cutting, Blanking & Bending Automation, Turret Punch Press, etc.
• Well versed in standard machine shop manufacturing processes and set ups
• Willing and able to travel 75% from a major US based airport
• Strong experience with SolidWorks or another mechanical CAD system
• Highly experienced with variety of precision conventional and advance metrology systems (CMM’s, 3D imaging etc.)
• Strong commitment to proper safety precautions in design and practice
• Strong understanding of Lean concepts.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills to interact with other departments.
• Ability to multi-task and perform in a dynamic environment
• Strong sense of urgency, accountability and highly objective oriented
• Highly organized and efficient in approaching tasks, a self‑starter with the ability to problem solve proactively
• Clear, concise, and articulate communication skills - verbal, written and listening
• Strong team player, work ethic and commitment to win right
• Strong analytical skills: ability to think big, act small and scale fast

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing regular duties at work the employee will be required to stand, sit and move about freely in a manufacturing environment. The employee will also be required to lift/move/push up to 50 lbs. at any given time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee will be exposed to both a standard office & manufacturing environment.

Pay Range: USD 135000 - 150000 Annually

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.