Manufacturing Engineer I — Lean Process & Efficiency

A. O. Smith Corp.; Haltom City (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Retirement savings plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A. O. Smith Corp. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I in Haltom City, TX, to help plan and coordinate manufacturing processes and methods. You will work with engineers and other functions to continuously improve production efficiency and lead times.

The role emphasizes lean manufacturing, process documentation, and collaboration with maintenance and operations to implement improvements and cost-effective solutions. Onsite work is required in the NAWT business unit.

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

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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Technical writing

Reading interpretation

Math skills

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Related Field

Job description

A. O. Smith Corp. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I in Haltom City, TX, to help plan and coordinate manufacturing processes and methods. You will work with engineers and other functions to continuously improve production efficiency and lead times.

The role emphasizes lean manufacturing, process documentation, and collaboration with maintenance and operations to implement improvements and cost-effective solutions. Onsite work is required in the NAWT business unit.