Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Fabrication

Hill Phoenix, Inc.; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Dover Food Retail is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Fabrication in Chester, VA to optimize manufacturing processes while improving safety, quality, and productivity. You will apply fabrication knowledge to drive efficient production, design for manufacture, and lead cost analyses.

You will collaborate with design, planning and vendor teams to implement changes, improve layouts, and manage capital equipment projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline required.
• 5 years of experience in industrial manufacturing engineering.
• 3 years of experience in fabrication processes (press, punch and cut aluminum and plastic profiles).
• Glass door or window assembly experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing processes in an industrial plant to maximize efficiency and safety.
• Analyzes workforce utilization, space requirements, workflow, and layout of equipment and workspace.
• Acts as technical advisor for fabrication processes and advises on tooling and production methods.
• Works with planning/design staff to ensure efficient production methods and tooling decisions.
• Coordinates vendor interactions for equipment, materials, or parts and evaluates products to specs.
• Estimates production times, staffing, CAPEX, and related costs for management decisions.
• Implements changes to manufacturing processes after evaluating production and cost data.
• Provides design input to NPD and DTV teams to ensure manufacturability.
• Implements DF Manufacturing processes and capital equipment projects; conducts make-vs-buy analyses.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Four-year engineering degree

Tools

2D CAD

3D CAD

Job description

Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Fabrication

Location: Chester, VA

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What’s Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix and Anthony. DFR is part of the Refrigeration and Food Equipment segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion. DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for a person responsible for optimizing manufacturing processes while improving safety, quality, and productivity methods while actively contributing to achieve key performance indicators and company goals.

What you will be responsible for in this role:

• Plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing processes in industrial plant by developing, evaluating, and improving manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
• Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency and safety
• Technical advisor for all matters related to fabrication processes.
• Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Estimates production times, staffing requirements, CAPEX costs and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.
• Evaluates, recommends, and implements change to current manufacturing processes by analyzing production, labor standards, and material cost, reviewing production schedules, and estimating future requirements.
• Provide design input to the New Product Development (NPD) and Design to Value (DTV) engineering teams to ensure optimal manufacturability.
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, equipment layout and establishing and implementing Design For Manufacture (DFM) plans
• Evaluates capital equipment investments, coordinates obtaining quotes, prepares cost justifications and manages the overall implementations and success of capital equipment projects.
• Conduct make-vs-buy analysis of components of the existing product.

What are the basic qualifications?

• Four (4) year degree is required with a degree in an Engineering discipline.
• Five (5) years of experience in industrial manufacturing engineering.
• Three (3) years Engineering experience in fabrication processes, press, punch and cut aluminum and plastic profiles.
• Experience in glass door or window assembly processes is a plus.

To be a great fit for the role:

• Strong project management, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Effective communication skill (verbal and written).
• Ability to build trust and interact with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to improve complex manufacturing systems.
• Coordinate and support new product introduction, and department expansions.
• Presentation of technical information.
• Experience with 2D CAD (3D is a plus).
• Provide accurate and timely project progress and results tracking.
• Lead advanced problem solving teams as assigned.
• Experience with facility layout design.
• Experienced in fabrication equipment and tooling.
• Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication and polyurethane foaming.
• Lean and Six Sigma manufacturing expertise.

What’s in it for you?

Medical, Dental, and Vision 401k Retirement Plan Flexible Spending Paid Holidays #LI-CW2

Pay Range: USD 85000 - 100,000 Annually

This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

This position is eligible to earn commissions based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable commissions plan.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position.

Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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We Are Dover Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach, our team takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible.