Manufacturing Engineer

Dover Corporation • De Pere, WI

22d • Onsite

About The Position

PDQ, A Dover Company, is a leading manufacturer of touchless carwash equipment and systems with over 35 years of industry experience. We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and improve manufacturing functions and layouts for all PDQ facilities. This role involves preparing economic justifications for capital equipment, developing plant layouts and process flows, and supporting R&D for manufacturability and cost reduction. The position also includes assisting with new product prototypes, managing the transition of new products to production, ensuring work instructions are created, and supervising the design of assembly fixtures. Additionally, the role involves training personnel, preparing pilot production runs, approving part releases, establishing testing procedures and quality checks, setting up OSHA programs and environmental compliance, and designing material handling systems. The Manufacturing Engineer will coordinate with Product Engineering on Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and promote Lean Manufacturing initiatives, while observing and enforcing safety rules and PPE requirements.

Requirements

• Computer proficiency in a Windows environment is required, preferably with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes associated with the production of engineered products is required.
• Must possess strong working knowledge of manufacturing materials and construction technologies.
• Blueprint reading skills are required.
• Knowledge of assembly methods used in all areas is required.
• Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 2 years’ CAD experience is preferred.
• Prior experience using Oracle or similar manufacturing software is preferred.
• Knowledge and application of ISO standards in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience with implementing and driving Lean Manufacturing principles is preferred.
• Estimating skills for manufactured parts cost and assembly time are preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA and environmental standards is preferred.
• Must possess effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Electrical testing experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare economic justification for capital equipment procurement and installation.
• Prepare plant layouts and determine process flow.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes for assembly and fabrication.
• Provide manufacturing design support to R&D for manufacturability and cost reduction.
• Assist in the construction of new product prototypes.
• Organize transition of new products from R&D to production.
• Ensure Assembly and Shipping Work Instructions are created.
• Supervise the design and coordinate the completion of Assembly fixtures.
• Assist in training personnel in proper Assembly techniques.
• Prepare pilot production runs.
• Approve part releases for Manufacturing.
• Establish testing procedures and quality checks for production equipment.
• Set up required OSHA programs and safety inspection reports.
• Establish and maintain required environmental compliance programs.
• Design and implement storage and material handling systems for production.
• Coordinate with the Product Engineering Department for smooth transitions of Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), and effectively communicate these changes to the employees.
• Promote and participate in Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Observe and enforce all safety rules and PPE requirements applicable to the area.
• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformities relating to product, process and quality systems.
• Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process and quality system.
• Initiate, recommend or provide solutions through designated channels.
• Verify the implementation of solutions.
• Control further processing, delivery or installation of non-conforming product until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.

Benefits

• a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
• medical, dental and vision insurance
• wellness programs
• health savings account
• health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• company paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance
• supplemental employee and dependent life insurance
• optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
• adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance
• commuter benefits
• parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence
• paid time off
• business travel services
• employee discounts
• an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level