Manufacturing Engineer

Dover Corporation; Ohio; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

OPW, part of Dover, in Ohio, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and improve manufacturing processes and lead continuous improvement initiatives. You will apply Lean principles, coordinate launches for new products, and collaborate with product engineering to optimize tooling and costs.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of engineering experience or a relevant degree with hands-on automation and CNC experience, plus strong problem-solving and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering or related field.
• Total equivalent experience in an engineering or technical role of at least 8 years considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Determines and specifies efficient and cost-effective methods for fabrication of parts, finishing and assembly components.
• Uses advanced manufacturing technology including automation, vision systems, and data collection.
• Applies Lean Principles to develop processes and improve safety, quality, cost and delivery.
• Provides guidance to junior engineers and technicians on projects and responsibilities.
• Interfaces with Product Engineering for design and development of new products and cost awareness in tooling.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

Problem solving

Leadership

PDCA

Windows Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCad

CNC Machine Tools

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

Ideal Candidate Additional Attributes

Safe work environments Pro-company environments Capital Improvement AutoCad proficiency #LI-GP1

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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About Dover & OPW

We Are Dover Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach, our team takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible.