Manufacturing Engineer

Dover Corporation; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Dover Corporation is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer in South Chesterfield, VA. The successful candidate will drive productivity by designing and analyzing manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities include improving workflows and managing projects with a focus on Lean tools. A Bachelor's degree in engineering and 2 years’ manufacturing experience are required. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communications skills, both oral and written.
• Hands-on Mechanical skills, through hobbyist or semi-formal training.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and design manufacturing processes and gather input from operators.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow.
• Provide decision-making information by calculating production costs.
• Prepare product and process reports by summarizing information.
• Assist with managing capital expenditures and productivity targets.

Skills

Lean tools

Ergonomic Improvement

Layout Generation

PFEP

Jig and Fixture Design

Manufacturing Process Creation

Work Instruction Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering or relevant technical fields

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

Location: South Chesterfield, VA, US 23834

Work Arrangement: Onsite

What we’re looking for:

We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to help our business drive manufacturing productivity and efficiency through analysis, design, and implementation and/or installation of tools, processes, and equipment. Candidates hired into the position will rotate between projects and departments within the organization to gain exposure to various manufacturing processes and tools. Skills will be developed around: Implementation of Lean tools, Ergonomic Improvement, Layout Generation & PFEP, Jig & Fixture Design, Manufacturing Process Creation and Work Instruction Development. The acquired skills will aid the candidate in handling the responsibilities below.

What you’ll be responsible for in this role:

• Analyze and design manufacturing processes by applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials and gathering input from operators, stakeholders, and equipment manufacturers.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Provides manufacturing decision‑making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Assist with managing capital expenditures as assigned to include project identification, justification and completion.
• Delivery on productivity targets as outlined in the annual operating plan.

What are the basic qualifications?

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering, or other relevant technical fields, from an accredited university.
• Training with AutoCAD or other layout and design software.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.

To be a great fit for the role:

• Knowledge of value stream mapping, problem solving, facilitation and Lean principles and tools.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communications skills, both oral and written.
• Hands‑on Mechanical skills, through hobbyist or semi‑formal training.

What’s in it for you?

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending
• Paid Holidays

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.