Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Conyers, GA

The Manufacturing Engineer supports operational excellence and manufacturing capability improvements within the Fabrication (sheet metal, tube/piping fabrication) and Electrical Panel Assembly areas. This role focuses on executing continuous improvement projects, maintaining existing processes, and supporting the implementation of Lean methodologies to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.

What you will be responsible for in this role:

• Operational Excellence and Process Improvement
• Lean Execution: Supports the deployment and sustainment of the company's Operational Excellence (OpEx) model. Develops and implements detailed Standard Work (SW) documentation and visual aids in assigned production areas.
• Continuous Improvement: Participates in and executes tasks stemming from Kaizen events and rapid improvement projects to eliminate waste and optimize process flow.
• Process Analysis: Utilizes fundamental Lean and quality tools, including contributing to PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and applying Poka-Yoke (error-proofing) solutions to address manufacturing issues.
• Capacity Support: Assists in industrial engineering analysis, including gathering data for Line Balancing, Work Content Calculation, and supporting Headcount Calculation studies to support production planning.

Project and Capital Support

• Project Support: Provides technical support for capital projects and new equipment installation led by the Senior ME team. This includes gathering data, validating designs, and executing tasks related to commissioning, such as the Laser Booth or New Press implementation.
• Automation Support: Assists the Senior ME and Automation team in the execution phase of new automation and technology implementation, ensuring smooth process integration and training operators.
• Layout and Process: Supports the implementation of layout and process reconfigurations necessary for new product introductions or efficiency improvements, ensuring accurate documentation of changes.

Quality and Design Integration

• Problem Solving: Applies structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., A3, 5 Why) to resolve production and quality issues under the guidance of senior team members.
• Design Support: Supports the Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews by gathering and providing manufacturing feedback to the Design Engineering teams to ensure new products can be efficiently built.

What are the basic qualifications?

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering role within a fast-paced production environment.

What are the preferred qualifications?

• Foundational knowledge of Electrical and/or Mechanical concepts.
• Experience in creating and maintaining Standard Work documentation.
• Practical experience applying fundamental Problem-Solving methodologies (e.g., 5 Why, A3).
• Proficiency in CAD is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Visio).
• Practical application experience with Lean tools (e.g., 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Visual Management).
• Execution Focus: Strong drive to achieve results and complete tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Teamwork: Able to collaborate effectively with production associates, maintenance, and engineering peers.
• Analytical: Ability to collect data, analyze manufacturing processes, and propose solutions

To be a great fit for the role:

• Experience or strong understanding of Refrigeration components, systems, or manufacturing processes.
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Yellow or Green Belt) is a strong advantage.

How We Define Our Values and Why You Should Join Our Team:

The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It's our values that define Dover to all our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially ourselves.

These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions, as they form the basis by which we do our jobs, make decisions and measure our performance. It's our unwavering commitment to maintaining our values that defines who we are as a Company.

• Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Winning Through Customers
• Respects and Values People
• Expectations for Results
• High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust

What's in it for you?

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending
• Paid Holidays

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.