Manufacturing Engineer Sr

Hayward Industries, Inc.; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hayward Holdings Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing/Process Engineer to design, improve, and support final assembly operations at the Rhode Island facility. You will lead cross‑functional teams, drive capital projects, and ensure product quality throughout NPI and lifecycle.

The role requires 5–8 years in manufacturing/ process engineering, 1–2 years of leadership, and familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma. A strong background in AutoCAD/SolidWorks and ERP (D365) is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial or manufacturing engineering or related field with strong manufacturing and systems experience.
• 5–8 years of Manufacturing or Process Engineering experience.
• 1–2 years of leadership experience.
• Masters degree or higher is a plus.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing techniques and Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support final assembly operations and work cells at the RI facility.
• Coordinate with Production, CI, and Quality for daily readiness and Gemba.
• Identify, execute, and manage process improvements and cost savings.
• Recommend capital projects for new technology and equipment.
• Oversee capital expenditures and project timelines.
• Collaborate across design, test, and change management to maintain quality.
• Develop routing times and support New Product Introduction.

Skills

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

ERP systems (D365)

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma Green Belt

Leadership

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial/manufacturing engineering

Master’s degree (plus)

Tools

Microsoft D365

PLC & controls

Automation/Robotics

Job description

Hayward Holdings Inc. (NYSE "HAYW") is one of the leading manufacturers of residential swimming pool equipment in the world, with a significant presence in the commercial pool market that is continuously growing. Hayward designs, manufactures, and markets a full line of residential and commercial pool and spa equipment including pumps, filters, heating, cleaners, salt chlorinators, automation, lighting, safety, flow control and energy solutions at our company owned facilities. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Hayward also has facilities in Tennessee, Arizona, and Rhode Island, Georgia, as well as Canada, Spain, France, Australia, and China.

Position Overview:

Design, improve, and provide ongoing support for final assembly operations and work cells at the Hayward RI facility.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Support the Manufacturing Engineering Manager by organizing, leading, and reporting on the Manufacturing Engineering tasks required for the final assembly manufacturing operation
• Work closely with Production, Continuous Improvement, and Quality teams in readiness preparation for daily production Gemba meetings.
• Define, execute, and manage projects to identify and implement process improvements, cost savings, efficiency gains, and quality improvements
• Identify, specify, and develop recommendations for capital expense projects for new technology and equipment required for the manufacturing operation of existing and new products.
• Execute on approved capital expenditures.
• Work cross functionally with design engineering, test engineering, and change management to maintain product quality throughout New Product Introduction through the product life cycle.
• Calculate and update routing time accuracy for new and existing products.
• Develop processes for New Product Introduction and execute to maintain project management timelines.
• Create and update pFMEAs for existing and new products
• Collaborate with Production and Quality to conduct Performance Qualifications on new processes and equipment
• Responsible for managing multiple products consecutively
• Advise, train, and mentor maintenance technicians.
• Always work safely and support a safe working environment for all others in the plant.
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Qualifications: Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks Experience with ERP systems, specifically Microsoft D365, is preferred PLC and controls experience a plus Experience with complex manufacturing assembly cells, including automation and robotics Experience with Lean Manufacturing Techniques, Six Sigma Green belt preferred Leadership skills and Project Management experience required Excellent writing and organizational skills Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in industrial or manufacturing engineering or other engineering disciplines with strong manufacturing and systems experience Masters degree plus. 5-8 years’ Manufacturing or Process Engineering experience required. 1-2 years’ leadership experience

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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