Manufacturing Engineer

A. O. Smith Corporation; Haltom City (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability programs

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A. O. Smith Corporation in Haltom City, TX, is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer I to support planning and coordination of manufacturing processes. You will work with engineers and maintenance to identify improvements and implement lean practices.

The role emphasizes data-driven analysis, time studies, layout optimization, and collaboration across operations to balance cost, lead time, and quality. Bachelor's degree and 1+ year experience required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in engineering or related field.
• 1+ year of related work experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documentation.
• Strong written communication skills for reports.

Responsibilities

• Assist in lean process design, planning, and implementation.
• Analyze workforce utilization, space, workflow for efficiency.
• Provide input on equipment and tooling to balance cost and lead time.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance to resolve issues.
• Assist with time studies, layout, and production time analyses.
• Support tool and fixture selection and improvement.
• Document manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Work with engineers, supervisors, and manufacturing personnel to promote Quality and Lean.
• Participate in equipment installation and setup.

Skills

Technical reading

Report writing

Math abilities

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Job description:

Company / Location Information

A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

Primary Function

The Manufacturing Engineer I will assist in the planning and coordination of manufacturing processes and procedures to implement the best methods of work. The incumbent will interface with other engineers and functions to constantly evaluate the production and manufacturing process to identify areas for improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, preparation, and implementation of lean process plans for new products and current product improvements.
• Assist in the analysis and planning of work force utilization, space requirements, workflow, and design layout for maximum efficiency.
• Provide input to manufacturing, equipment, and/or tooling solutions to balance product cost and lead time.
• Interface with all operations and support necessary personnel to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Coordinate design concept proposals for use in project evaluations and cost estimates.
• Assist in the implementation of new equipment, tooling, and process techniques in accordance with the manufacturing strategic plan.
• Assist with the time studies, lay out, and production time analyses of upgrades, line balancing and processes improvements.
• Participate in the selection, purchase, and improvement of tools and fixtures.
• Revise and document manufacturing processes and procedures as required.
• Work closely in a team environment with engineers, supervisors and manufacturing personnel and promote company principles such as Quality and Lean Manufacturing.
• Work closely with maintenance personnel in troubleshooting problems as needed and equipment installation and set-up.
• Perform other activities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Related Field
• 1+ years related work experience
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations
• Ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedural manuals
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts, such as probability, statistical inference, and geometry/trigonometry
• Ability to define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions

We Offer

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

ADA Statement & EEO Statement

In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status.

We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

We offer:

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.