Manufacturing Process Optimization Engineer
1 day ago
Overview
Dover Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer with a strong commitment to innovation and quality. 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.
We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Process Optimization Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our manufacturing engineering department, you will be responsible for optimizing machining processes, managing equipment purchases, and ensuring production standards are met.
Salary
The estimated salary for this position is $120,000 - $160,000 per year, depending on experience.
Job Description
- Support and partner with operations 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 by maximizing machine utilization.
- Lead SMED events, site CNC technology assessments, and project manage site improvement activities.
- Support and partner with operations to support the maturity journey for the Machining Excellence Playbook.
- 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 evaluations 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 and work with suppliers to develop better cutting tools for specific product applications.
- Develop machining capability in-house while making changes to enhance machine functionality.
- Identify, develop, and deploy new machining methods or refine existing ones to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build schedules.
- Utilize lean manufacturing methodology for process development and problem-solving.
- Perform root cause analyses when non-conformances are identified and deploy corrective actions.
- Help manufacturing achieve safety, quality, efficiency, and throughput goals by 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/revised user requirement specs, functional requirements, design specs, qualifications, etc.
- Support factory and site acceptance tests, machinability studies, and validation protocols.
- Responsible for reviewing and approving Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Design FMEA, First Production Article Inspection (PPAPs), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring manufacturing and operations comply with them.
- Utilize continuous improvement methodology to improve internal processes.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- 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 (photogrammetry, CMMs, 3D imaging).
- 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 winning the right way.
- Strong analytical skills, ability to think big, act small, and scale fast.
Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation package, including health insurance, retirement savings plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
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