Manufacturing Engineer

Hearth & Home Technologies; Halifax (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Disability Benefits

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Retirement Benefits

Job summary

Hearth & Home Technologies is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer for their Stoves Business Unit in Halifax, PA. This role focuses on managing projects to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics while driving a lean culture. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering or a related field, along with 1-2 years of experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, especially Excel, and knowledge of lean manufacturing principles are critical for success.

The position offers various benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, and retirement benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of related experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite is essential.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects to achieve improvements to SQDC metrics.
• Drive lean culture by supporting Continuous Improvement events.
• Assess and eliminate safety risks in manufacturing.
• Establish production run rates and balance standard work.
• Improve product quality by implementing control measures.
• Drive cost reduction through efficiency improvements.
• Support new product launches through ECO process.

Skills

Microsoft Suite proficiency (Excel, Project, Outlook, AutoCAD)

Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering or related field

Job description

Hearth & Home Technologies is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Stoves Business Unit in Halifax, PA. We are the nation's leading manufacturer and supplier of hearth products, including a wide variety of gas, electric, wood and pellet burning fireplaces, inserts, stoves, and accessories. Headquartered in Lakeville, Minnesota, with distribution around the world, our innovative approach is supported by a business unit structure that allows us to develop and market products with a strong focus on customers' needs. Since 1996, we've been dedicated to connecting people through the warmth and comfort of our hearth products. As one of our four core business units, the Stoves Business Unit brings together top brands such as Harman, Vermont Castings, and Quadra-Fire, now united under one as Forge & Flame, alongside other stove brands. This unit focuses on delivering high-quality, reliable stove solutions, including wood, pellet, and gas models.

We are not accepting any candidates requiring company sponsorship to legally work in the United States. We will not accept agency candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage small to large scale projects to achieve timely improvements to SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) metrics.
• Drive the facility's lean culture by supporting business process improvements through Continuous Improvement events.
• Assess and eliminate safety risks in the manufacturing environment and drive improvements to ergonomics throughout the production process.
• Establish production run rates, balance standard work, create smooth flow of material and finished product.
• Improve product quality by building quality control and mistake-proofing into the manufacturing process.
• Drive cost reduction through improved labor efficiency, improved material utilization, reduced defect rates.
• Implement product changes through ECO process and support new product launches.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-2 years of related experience.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite, primarily Excel, Project, Outlook, and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.

In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits, including Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off and Holidays, and Retirement Benefits. Hearth & Home Technologies benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.