Manufacturing Engineer Sr

Hayward Industries; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hayward Holdings Inc. seeks an experienced Manufacturing/Process Engineer for its North Kingstown, RI facility.

You will design, improve, and support final assembly operations and work cells, coordinating with Production, Quality, and Continuous Improvement teams to enhance efficiency and quality across the life cycle of products. You will drive process improvements, quantify cost savings, and lead projects for new technology and equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial or manufacturing engineering or a related field.
• 5-8 years of Manufacturing or Process Engineering experience.
• 1-2 years of leadership experience.
• Masters degree is a plus; strong manufacturing and systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Support Manufacturing Engineering Manager by organizing, leading, and reporting on tasks for final assembly operations.
• Collaborate with Production, Continuous Improvement and Quality teams for daily production readiness and Gemba.
• Define, execute and manage projects to implement process improvements and cost savings.
• Develop capital expenditure recommendations for new technology and equipment.
• Lead cross-functional work with design, test, and change management to maintain quality.
• Create and update pFMEAs and support qualification of new processes and equipment.
• Mentor maintenance technicians and promote a safe plant environment.

Skills

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

ERP: Microsoft Dynamics 365

PLC and controls experience

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma Green Belt

Leadership

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial or manufacturing engineering

Masters degree

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

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 operationWork 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 improvementsIdentify, 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 productsCollaborate with Production and Quality to conduct Performance Qualifications on new processes and equipmentResponsible for managing multiple products consecutivelyAdvise, train, and mentor maintenance technicians.Always work safely and support a safe working environment for all others in the plant.All other duties as assignedQualifications:Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and SolidWorksExperience with ERP systems, specifically Microsoft D365, is preferredPLC and controls experience a plusExperience with complex manufacturing assembly cells, including automation and roboticsExperience with Lean Manufacturing Techniques, Six Sigma Green belt preferredLeadership skills and Project Management experience requiredExcellent writing and organizational skillsEducation and Experience:Bachelor’s degree in industrial or manufacturing engineering or other engineering disciplines with strong manufacturing and systems experienceMasters degree plus.5-8 years’ Manufacturing or Process Engineering experience required.1-2 years’ leadership experiencePhysical 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.#LI-LS1