Manufacturing Engineer

OPW HEADER: Since 1892, OPW customers have been able to count on us to revolutionize fluid-handling operations around the world. As a global leader in fluid-handling solutions, the mission of OPW is to be a developer of a comprehensive array of innovative fluid-handling solutions that our customers can consistently and reliably count on. These include loading and unloading systems for high-value hazardous and non-hazardous bulk products; railcar and transport tank-truck valves, gauging devices and tank-monitoring systems; automated storage-terminal controls and systems; and regulators, fittings, valves, vaporizers, vacuum-jacketed piping and gas-handling systems for the safe handling and distribution of cryogenics and industrial gases. OPW also creates and manufactures touch-free and soft-touch vehicle wash systems, entry systems and wash chemicals. OPW has more than 2,000 employees with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe and China, and sales offices around the world. OPW is part of the Clean Energy & Fueling segment of Dover (NYSE: DOV).

SCOPE

A Manufacturing Engineer's scope encompasses designing, implementing, and  optimizing  manufacturing processes and systems to produce high-quality products efficiently and cost-effectively, including areas like process improvement, automation, and quality control.  This position reports to the  Industrial  Engineering Manager .

Support production and provide technical  expertise  to solve quality, delivery, and productivity issues for value streams

Design work holding and tooling solutions for new or existing manufacturing components

Lead continuous improvement / lean projects such as SMED, standard work  kaizens ,  and  v alue  s tream  m apping

Design , plan, and coordinate   f acility layout  improvements

Lead production  teams using heuristic   problem solvi ng  techniques such as FAST problem solving to quickly resolve  problems that occur during production.

Drive root cause analysis for complex  issues  using formal  problem-solving   tools such as   A3, 8D, Fishbone , and 5Why

Identify   new technology  to improve manufacturing processes

Coordinate and implement  e ngineering  c hange  o rders in manufacturing  including process and equipment modifications

Create, edit, and  maintain  critical process documentation

Facilitate CAPEX projects including working with vendors

Develop capacity planning models  to  identify  issue s  and implement actions  to resolve

Partner with  EH&S  team to  solve  identified  or  observed  safety concerns

Maintain Bills of Material and Labor Routings

Conduct Time Studies to  establish  Production Standards

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical  Engineering , Industrial Engineering or Equivalent

5+ years engineering experience in  a  manufacturing   environment

Experience with costing, leading teams, Lean Six Sigma, facility layout, Kanban, capita l  justification, new product/process development

Experience in a machining environment is highly desired

AutoCAD,  Solidworks  or Inventor,  MS Office Suite, ERP familiarity

RITICAL COMPETENCIES

Proficiency  in Software:  Experience with CAD/CAM software (like AutoCAD, SolidWorks , and Inventor ), and other relevant software for process design and simulation.

Knowledge of Manufacturing Processes:   Understanding of  various manufacturing processes, including traditional machining, non-traditional machining, and additive manufacturing.

Design for Manufacturing (DFM):   Ability to design products with manufacturability in mind, ensuring efficient and cost-effective production.

Quality Control and Assurance:   Knowledge of quality control methods, statistical process control (SPC), and quality assurance standards.

Process Design and Implementation:   Ability to design,  optimize , and implement manufacturing processes, including selecting  appropriate