Value Manufacturing Engineer: Cost Savings & Automation

Fireside Hearth & Home; Halifax (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Disability Benefits

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Retirement Benefits

Job summary

Hearth & Home Technologies, LLC is seeking a Value Manufacturing Engineer to join the Stoves Business Unit in Halifax, PA. The role focuses on cost-saving projects, design simplification, and process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.

You will collaborate with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance to deliver savings, drive continuous improvement, and support robotics and automation initiatives across manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Able to communicate, collaborate, and implement projects with internal and external customers.
• Proficient with computer software (CAD & Microsoft Office: Excel, Visio, Word)
• Project management including establishing and maintaining project timelines with some direct supervision.
• Must be willing to actively participate in Rapid Continuous Improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Execute cost savings projects across manufacturing, design, and operational processes (e.g., value engineering, automation, material utilization)
• Identify and drive opportunities to reduce material, labor, and overhead costs while maintaining product performance and quality standards
• Partner cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance to prioritize and implement savings initiatives
• Support and deliver value engineering projects, including design simplification, component elimination, and alternate material strategies
• Develop and implement process improvements and automation solutions to increase efficiency and throughput (e.g., robotics, AI-enabled workflows)
• Evaluate and improve manufacturing processes to optimize yield, reduce waste, and enhance overall equipment effectiveness
• Track and report project savings, progress, and pipeline in alignment with cost savings targets and RCI initiatives
• Provide technical expertise in problem-solving, root cause analysis, and corrective actions related to cost, quality, and production challenges
• Support resource planning and execution across engineering disciplines (Design, Manufacturing, Quality) tied to savings pipeline delivery
• Drive a pipeline of future savings opportunities, contributing to multi-year cost reduction targets and continuous improvement culture

Skills

CAD

Microsoft Office

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD

Visio

Excel

Word

Job description

Hearth & Home Technologies, LLC is seeking a Value Manufacturing Engineer to join the Stoves Business Unit in Halifax, PA. The role focuses on cost-saving projects, design simplification, and process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.

You will collaborate with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance to deliver savings, drive continuous improvement, and support robotics and automation initiatives across manufacturing processes.