Manufacturing Engineer

Avon Technologies plc; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Competitive Compensation Package

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Learning and Development Initiatives

Job summary

A leader in protective gear manufacturing is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for the 2nd shift. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in mechanical or industrial engineering and experience with tooling and machining. The successful candidate will lead product implementation into manufacturing, develop robust manufacturing processes, and improve production efficiency. Candidates must be able to read technical drawings and prioritize projects effectively. The company offers flexible schedules and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/industrial engineering required.
• Experience with tooling and machining processes.
• Knowledge of measurement techniques including inspection.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of new or improved products into manufacturing.
• Develop and document manufacturing processes.
• Analyze manufacturing process flows for enhancements.

Skills

Tooling and machining processes

CAD software (Creo, Pro-E)

Ability to prioritize multiple projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/industrial engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

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Position: Manufacturing Engineer - 2nd Shift

Location: Cleveland, OH

Job Id: 996

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Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer - 2nd Shift

Location: Cleveland, OH

Business Unit: Team Wendy

Purpose of Position:

At Team Wendy, we are dedicated to advancing safety and performance in the protective gear industry. As a Manufacturing Engineer, your role is pivotal in driving our mission forward by ensuring the seamless installation and optimization of our production equipment.

The ideal candidate for this position is someone who thrives on the challenge of installing and running off equipment, transforming theoretical designs into practical, high‑quality manufacturing processes. You should possess a deep understanding of manufacturing systems, coupled with a hands‑on approach to troubleshooting and refining equipment performance. Your expertise will help streamline operations, enhance product quality, and uphold Team Wendy’s commitment to excellence and innovation. Your proactive problem‑solving skills and passion for improving manufacturing processes will directly contribute to our goal of delivering superior protective gear to our customers.

Essential Duties and/or Functions

• Lead the implementation into manufacturing of all new, changed, or improved products (via Process Sign‑Off) including documentation and final reports
• Develop and document process routings and labor standards
• Develop, evaluate, improve, and document manufacturing processes
• Work closely with quality and manufacturing personnel to implement measurement and process control techniques and procedures to determine process capability and throughput
• Analyze manufacturing process flows continually for the enhancements of quality, cost reduction, and throughput
• Collaborate within cross‑functional product/process planning team
• Design and develop tooling and processes to ensure effective and efficient production methods
• Develop sources for and collaborate with vendors to develop specifications for tooling, equipment, parts, or materials, and evaluating products according to quality standards and specifications
• Assist operations on estimating staffing requirements, production times, and relative costs to provide data for operational decisions
• Work closely with manufacturing department to develop, coordinate, and implement technical and process training for employees
• Design and develop a structured process for improvement and coordinate product/process changes (ECR / PCR process)
• Design, develop and implement fixtures and tooling that are consistent with low defect levels and low product cost
• Create and maintain accurate documentation of tool drawings and equipment design concepts, in accordance with R&D and quality assurance functions.
• Provide engineering support to production department to trouble shoot and resolve technical problems

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical / industrial engineering
• Experience with tooling, machining, and fabricating processes
• Experience using CAD software such as Creo, Pro‑E or other design software
• Knowledge of measurement techniques including inspection and laboratory testing
• Ability to read technical drawings / blueprints
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects

Preferred/Desired Skills and/or Experiences

• Prior experience with industrial paint application
• Prior experience with CNC programming (HAAS, Mazak)
• Prior experience with robotics (FANUC, UR, Doosan)
• Enthusiastic, cooperative, and positive attitude
• Proven problem‑solving skills
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with a statistical software package such as SQC Pack or Mini Tab

We design and produce life‑critical personal protection solutions for the world’s militaries and first responders. With a portfolio that includes Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (“CBRN”) protection, we do this through our two brands, Avon Technologies and Team Wendy. Our mission is to provide unparalleled protection for those who protect us, giving them confidence to tackle challenging situations and helping them get home safe.

What We Offer

• Flexible Schedule
• Competitive Compensation Package
• 401(k) Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Learning and Development Initiatives

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all‑inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserved the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.

Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.

U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub‑contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export‑controlled and other technology and services with certain "non‑U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H‑1B, L‑1, F‑1, etc.) or non‑U.S. citizens. To comply with these laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within Avon that may present access to export controlled technical data, Avon must assess employees' U.S. person status, as well as citizenship(s). The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at Avon's sole election.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without a sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H‑1B status).