Manufacturing Engineer I: Lean Processes & Efficiency

Socket.dev; Haltom City (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A. O. Smith, based in the United States, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I to assist in planning and coordinating manufacturing processes and procedures. The role focuses on implementing lean methods, improving efficiency, and supporting engineering teams across projects.

The incumbent will work on process planning, equipment/tooling improvements, and time studies to balance cost and lead time. A Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 1 year of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering or related field required.
• 1+ year of related work experience required.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, journals, and regulations.
• Ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedural manuals.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability, statistics, and geometry/trigonometry.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, preparation, and implementation of lean process plans for new products and current product improvements.
• Assist in analysis and planning of workforce utilization, space requirements, workflow, and design layout for maximum efficiency.
• Provide input to manufacturing, equipment, and 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

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Related Field

Job description

A. O. Smith, based in the United States, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I to assist in planning and coordinating manufacturing processes and procedures. The role focuses on implementing lean methods, improving efficiency, and supporting engineering teams across projects.

The incumbent will work on process planning, equipment/tooling improvements, and time studies to balance cost and lead time. A Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 1 year of related experience are required.