Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Dover Corp

Conyers (GA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Dover Corp in Conyers, GA is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to drive operational excellence across assembly, fabrication and electrical panel assembly. You will lead Lean deployment, Kaizen events, capital projects and automation initiatives to improve quality, productivity and cost.

The role requires a strong background in Lean Six Sigma, DFMA collaboration with design teams, CapEx management, line balancing and strong communication to lead cross-functional teams through major

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
7+ years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Lead Lean deployment and sustainment across assembly, fabrication, and electrical panel areas.
Plan, lead, and execute Kaizen events to eliminate waste and improve cycle times.
Apply PFMEA, Poka-Yoke, and DMAIC tools to resolve complex manufacturing issues.
Perform line balancing, work content calculations and headcount planning for capacity needs.
CapEx management from justification to installation, ROI/NPV analysis and vendor selection.
Lead automation and technology initiatives within focus factories for safety and quality.
Drive area transformations and plant reconfigurations for new product introductions.
Collaborate with Design/Product Engineering on DFM and cost improvement initiatives.

Skills

Lean Deployment

Kaizen Leadership

Technical Analysis

Capacity Planning

CapEx Management

Automation Journey

Area Transformation

Problem Solving

Design for Manufacturability

Change Leadership

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CAD

CAM

Minitab

Excel

Visio

Word

Job description

Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Conyers, GA

What we are looking for:

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is a critical, highly visible role responsible for driving significant operational excellence and manufacturing capability improvements within the Assembly, Fabrication (sheet metal, tube/piping fabrication) and Electrical Panel Assembly areas. This position acts as a change agent, leading major factory transformations, managing capital expenditure projects, and embedding Lean methodologies to achieve sustained productivity, quality, and cost targets.

What you will be responsible for in this role:

Operational Excellence and Process Improvement

Lean Deployment:Lead the deployment, and sustainment of the company's Operational Excellence (OpEx) model, specifically focusing onStandard Work (SW),Leader Standard Work (LSW), andTier Accountability Processesin assigned areas.

Kaizen Leadership:Plan, lead, and execute targeted Kaizen events and rapid improvement projects to eliminate waste, improve quality, and reduce manufacturing cycle time.

Technical Analysis:Utilize advanced Lean Six Sigma tools, includingPFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)andPoka-Yoke(error-proofing), to identify and resolve complex manufacturing issues and prevent recurrence.

Capacity Planning:Conduct rigorous industrial engineering analysis, includingLine Balancing,Work Content Calculation, andHeadcount Calculation, to optimize resource utilization and support production volume requirements.

Major Projects and Capital Management

CapEx Management:Lead major capital projects from concept through final commissioning and successful handover to production. This includes justifying expenditures (ROI/NPV), managing vendor selection, and overseeing installation (e.g., Laser Booth, New Press, automated assembly solutions).

Automation Journey:Act as the technical lead for implementing new automation and technology within the focus factories, ensuring equipment and processes meet safety, quality, and production specifications.

Area Transformation:Lead and manage major layout and process reconfigurations necessary for plant restructuring or new product introductions, ensuring a safe and efficient work environment.

Quality and Design Integration

Problem Solving:Utilize proficient, structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, DMAIC, Red-X, DOE, etc.) to resolve high-impact chronic production and quality issues.

Design for Manufacturability (DFM):Serve as the manufacturing liaison, collaborating with the Design Engineering and Product Engineering teams to implementDesign Intended Cost Improvementand ensure optimal manufacturability and cost efficiency of new and revised products.

What are the basic qualifications?

Bachelor's Degree

7+ years of progressive experience in a manufacturing engineering role within a fast-paced production environment.

What are the preferred qualifications?

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering or 4-year degree and equivalent experience of related technical field.

Strong Electrical and/or Mechanical background required. Proficiency in designing, deploying, and auditing Standard Work, Line Balancing, and Capacity Planning.

Proficiency in structured Problem-Solving methodologies(e.g., 8D, A3) and experience facilitatingPFMEAworkshops.

CAD and CAM fundamentals knowledge and demonstrated skills

Demonstrated experience inLean Six Sigma methodologiesand practical application of tools like Kaizen, 5S, and Visual Management.

Proven ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams and projects, including experience managingCapital Expenditure (CapEx)projects from justification through successful installation.

Change Leadership:Proven ability to influence and motivate change across all levels of the organization, particularly on the shop floor.

Analytical Thinking:Highly analytical, with the ability to synthesize complex data into clear action plans and justifiable business cases (ROI).

Communication:Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of presenting complex technical information clearly to technicians, managers, and executive leadership.

To be a great fit for the role:

Lean SixSigma certification (Green Belt, Black Belt preferred)

Proficient in Excel, Minitab, Excel, Word, Visio

Experience or strong understanding ofRefrigerationcomponents, systems, or manufacturing processes is a significant plus

How We Define Our Values and Why You Should Join Our Team:

The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It's our values that define Dover to all our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially ourselves.

These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions, as they form the basis by which we do our jobs, make decisions and measure our performance. It's our unwavering commitment to maintaining our values that defines who we are as a Company.