Engineering Technician

Edgewell Personal Care; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgewell's Sidney, Ohio plant seeks an Associate Manufacturing/Industrial Engineer to support daily production and lead long‑term engineering projects, driving operation efficiency. You will collaborate with operations and maintenance to optimize processes and equipment layouts.

You will analyze workflow, estimate staffing and costs, manage capital equipment upgrades, and ensure compliance with EHS, quality and regulatory requirements while pursuing continuous improvement across the site.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in manufacturing/industrial engineering or related field is required.
• Three+ years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge is preferred and valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily technical support to operations staff in troubleshooting equipment and processes.
• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods.
• Analyze workflow and design equipment layouts for maximum efficiency.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Problem Solving

Data Analysis

Manufacturing Processes

Education

Associate's degree in manufacturing/industrial engineering or related field

3+ years related experience

Lean Manufacturing knowledge

Tools

SAP

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

PLC

Ignition

MS Office

Job description

Edgewell is a global team of over 6,000 visionaries, doers and makers. Our secret is people, and we have an inspiring and collaborative global force of them. Our portfolio of over 25 brands touches lives in more than 50 countries by making useful things joyful. Together, we reimagine good mornings and endless summers, strive for more sustainable ways to beautify and bond, and do it all with not only confidence but determination.

This position is located at our Sidney, Ohio manufacturing plant

JOB PURPOSE:

Support daily production and long-term engineering projects. This results in daily operation efficiency improvements within the plant environment. Work with the operational team to improve plant-manufacturing efficiencies and provide support in the continuous improvement process of finished goods produced within the business.

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide daily technical support to operations staff in the trouble shooting of equipment and processes.
• Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods.
• Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Resolves deviation reports concerning product or material with plant personnel including maintenance personnel to direct equipment adjustments.
• Initiate and implement improvements to current equipment to increase efficiency and optimize manufacturing costs.
• Provide technical assistance to plant maintenance in the modification of plant equipment.
• Support final equipment specification package and equipment shakedown, qualification and verification test procedures for new and modified equipment.
• Create Capital Asset Request (CAR) for the purchase of new equipment and facility improvements as needed
• Work with EHS, Quality and Operations departments to ensure that new and existing equipment is compliant with all applicable government regulations (e.g. DOT, EPA, FDA, OSHA, etc.)
• Assist in the development of long range and short-range capital expenditure programs and prepare the necessary capital project analyses to support site capital plans.
• Lead the development of packaging process improvements, which improve plant efficiencies.
• Actively participate in plant cost savings, safety and quality activities.
• Project Management Skills.
• Provide Accounting with NPD support.
• Travel to support suppliers as required.
• Perform other similar duties as assigned.

RESULTS EXPECTED:

• A team environment that supports the growth and development of the Wet Ones brand
• Initiate and implement efficiency improvements resulting in positive cost benefits for the business.
• Research new equipment processes, packages, and materials that may have application within the company.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENT:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate’s degree in manufacturing / industrial engineering or related field from a college or university. Three+ years related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prefer knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodologies and a proven track record with application.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

COMPUTER SKILLS Required

knowledge and use of MS Office programs. SAP, AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks, PLC and Ignition experience preferred