Manufacturing Engineer

Dover Corporation; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

OPW, a global leader in fluid-handling solutions and part of Dover, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer. You will develop and implement manufacturing processes, applying Lean methods and automation to enhance safety, quality and efficiency.

You will lead cross-functional teams, provide technical guidance, and drive continuous improvement on cost and delivery. The ideal candidate has hands-on automation experience, a manufacturing engineering background, and strong problem solving and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering or related field.
• Two+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Total equivalent experience in engineering/technical role may substitute for degree.
• Hands-on automation experience.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, layout, and equipment.
• Lean and Kaizen methods, PDCA and problem solving.
• Production planning and cost awareness.

Responsibilities

• Determine efficient fabrication methods, sequences and tooling for parts assemblies.
• Apply automation, vision systems and data collection to improve processes.
• Use Lean principles to meet safety, quality, cost and delivery goals.
• Provide technical guidance to product operations and engineers.
• Lead teams and mentor junior engineers on projects and processes.
• Develop manufacturing cost estimates and coordinate with design for manufacturability.
• Coordinate Capital Expenditure and equipment recommendations.
• Work with cost department to input routings and costs in Oracle.

Skills

Automation experience

Lean manufacturing

PDCA

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

CNC

Job description

Since 1892, OPW customers have been able to count on us to revolutionize fluid-handling operations around the world. As a global leader in fluid-handling solutions, the mission of OPW is to be a developer of a comprehensive array of innovative fluid-handling solutions that our customers can consistently and reliably count on. These include loading and unloading systems for high-value hazardous and non-hazardous bulk products; railcar and transport tank-truck valves, gauging devices and tank-monitoring systems; automated storage-terminal controls and systems; and regulators, fittings, valves, vaporizers, vacuum-jacketed piping and gas-handling systems for the safe handling and distribution of cryogenics and industrial gases. OPW has more than 2,000 employees with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe and China, and sales offices around the world. OPW is part of the Clean Energy & Fueling segment of Dover (NYSE: DOV).

The Manufacturing Engineer performs complex activities for the development, implementation and Continuous Improvement of the manufacturing process, by utilizing sound engineering methods in accordance with product specifications and Hyperflow quality standards. Recommend and implement improvements to production processes, methods and controls. Coordinates manufacturing launch for new or revised products.

What You’ll Do

• Determines and specifies, revises and/or reviews the most efficient and cost-effective methods, operation sequence and tooling for the fabrication of parts, finishing and assembly components, subassemblies for final products.
• Uses or considers advanced manufacturing technology including but not limited to, automation, vision systems, and data collection when developing or improving processes.
• Application of Lean Principles and concepts to develop processes. Must be able to improve manufacturing processes to meet goals of Safety, Quality, Cost and Delivery.
• Provides technical guidance and liaison to product operations, assists the supervisor on new techniques and may assist in the determination of causes of rejected parts and their disposition.
• Provides guidance to lower-level manufacturing engineers, tool designers and technicians in various projects and responsibilities.
• Provides finalized details for manufacturing processing costs for new product quotes. Interfaces with Product Engineering for design and development of new products. Assure new products go through the design for manufacturing process prior to release and prior to finalization of tooling to reduce cost and delivery.
• Ability to foresee common manufacturing difficulties and plan options. Demonstrate leadership in the assigned group of processes. Develop standard work and lead Continuous Improvement projects to achieve predetermined goals.
• Manage justification, schedule and budget for Capital Expenditure Projects. Provide input for manufacturing assembly costs and equipment recommendations.
• Prepare and present plans for the above and coordinate deployment of project plans.
• Work closely with the cost department in assuring all costs, processes and routings are input into Oracle in the most expedient manner possible for all newly released products.
• Assure all engineering notices are processed correctly and in a timely manner.
• Provide Leadership, process data, drawings and schedules for Tool Design, CNC Programming and the Maintenance department.
• Attend meetings as needed to support organization activity. Interfaces with customers as required. Performs other duties, as assigned, to achieve corporate and departmental objectives.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering or related field
• Two plus years of manufacturing engineering experience in similar roles.
• Total equivalent experience in an engineering or technical role of at least 8 years will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Hands-on automation experience
• Extensive technical skills in manufacturing processes and methods including flow, plant layout, assembly and production equipment
• Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing techniques
• Production Planning Process (3P) experience
• CNC Machine Tools and Practices
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
• Quality orientation and attention to detail
• Problem Solving Techniques (PDCA)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to lead high-performance teams and be a strong team player
• Windows Office Applications

The Ideal Candidate Will Also Bring

• Safe work environments
• Pro-company environments
• Capital Improvement
• AutoCad proficiency

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This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

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.

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