Manufacturing Engineer

Dover Corporation•South Chesterfield, VA

31d•Onsite

About The Position

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services. DFR is part of the Climate & Sustainable Technologies segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion. DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail. We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to help our business drive manufacturing productivity and efficiency through analysis, design, and implementation and/or installation of tools, processes, and equipment. Candidates hired into the position will rotate between projects and departments within the organization to gain exposure to various manufacturing processes and tools. Skills will be developed around: Implementation of Lean tools, Ergonomic Improvement, Layout Generation & PFEP, Jig & Fixture Design, Manufacturing Process Creation and Work Instruction Development. The acquired skills will aid the candidate in handling the responsibilities below.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering, or other relevant technical fields, from an accredited university.
Training with AutoCAD or other layout and design software.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of value stream mapping, problem solving, facilitation and Lean principles and tools.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent communications skills, both oral and written.
Hands-on Mechanical skills, through hobbyist or semiformal training

Responsibilities

Analyze and design manufacturing processes by applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials and gathering input from operators, stakeholders, and equipment manufacturers.
Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.
Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
Assist with managing capital expenditures as assigned to include project identification, justification and completion.
Delivery on productivity targets as outlined in the annual operating plan.