Industrial Engineer for Advanced Manufacturing Process Optimization

6 days ago

Orland Park, Illinois, United States Dover Corporation Full time

Dover Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenue of over $8 billion.

We deliver innovative equipment and components, specialty systems, consumable supplies, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainable Technologies.

As an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for executing the manufacturing roadmap for optimizing machining processes, proper use of equipment, design specifications, setup reviews, and new control strategies.

You will lead and ensure that new equipment purchases are specified, sourced, qualified, and properly transitioned into mass production, meeting Dover and customer requirements and timing.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support and partner with operational companies to drive improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through initiatives such as Single-Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), etc.
  • Work on corporate strategy to drive productivity by internalizing spend on new capital expenditures and existing equipment, maximizing machine utilization.
  • Lead SMED events and project manage site improvement activities, including CNC technology assessments.
  • Provide technical development and deployment for new technologies related to machining to drive productivity improvements.
  • Drive and support machining strategy on productivity improvement by maximizing asset utilization.
  • Assist in the evolution of equipment and perform acceptance evaluation accordingly.
  • Identify, recommend, procure, and install machine shop equipment, ensuring all equipment is thoroughly maintained and calibrated.
  • Support workforce utilization, space requirements, workflow, and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
  • Continuously improve and provide recommendations on upgrading equipment to maximize asset utilization.
  • Interface with tooling suppliers to ensure use of proper tooling for production, working with suppliers to develop better cutting tools for specific applications.
  • Develop machining capability in-house while enhancing machine functionality.
  • Identify, develop, and deploy new machining methods to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build schedule.
  • Utilize lean manufacturing methodology for process development and problem-solving.
  • Perform root cause analyses when non-conformances are identified and deploy corrective actions.
  • Help achieve safety, quality, efficiency, and throughput goals, identifying opportunities to improve.
  • Apply project management skills and tools to lead and support capital equipment/improvement projects.
  • Investigate equipment performance and identify any problems for corrective actions and solutions.
  • Write and revise user requirement specs, functional requirements, design specs, qualifications, etc.
  • Support factory and site acceptance tests, machinability studies, and validation protocols.
  • Review and approve PFMEA, DFMEA, PPAPs, and Standard Operating Procedures SOP, ensuring manufacturing and operations comply.
  • Utilize continuous improvement methodology to improve internal processes.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or manufacturing engineering, industrial technology, or equivalent mix of education and experience.
  • Minimum five years' experience in manufacturing engineering directly working with machining processes.
  • Experience setting up and operating state-of-the-art machining equipment.
  • Extensive experience in machining and maintenance.
  • Well-versed in standard machine shop manufacturing processes and setups.
  • Strong experience with SolidWorks or another mechanical CAD system.
  • Highly experienced with various precision conventional and advanced metrology systems.
  • Strong commitment to proper safety precautions in design and practice.
  • Strong understanding of Lean concepts.
  • Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills to interact with other departments.
  • Ability to multi-task and perform in a dynamic environment.
  • Strong sense of urgency, accountability, and highly objective-oriented.
  • Highly organized and efficient in approaching tasks, a self-starter with the ability to problem-solve.
  • Clear, concise, and articulate communication skills – verbal, written, and listening.
  • Strong team player, work ethic, and commitment to win the right way.
  • Strong analytical skills, ability to think big, act small, and scale fast.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $180,000 per year, depending on experience.

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