Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Dover Food Retail • Chester, VA

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About The Position

Plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing processes in an industrial plant by developing, evaluating, and improving manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards. Acts as a technical advisor for all matters related to sub-assembly processes. Utilize experience in assembly line material presentation to the assembly line, PFEP, and setting up new stations and sub-assembly modules from scratch. Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for the purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards. Estimates production times, staffing requirements, CAPEX costs, and related costs to provide information for management decisions. Evaluates, recommends, and implements changes to current manufacturing processes by analyzing production, time studies, and material costs. Evaluates capital equipment investments, coordinates obtaining quotes, prepares cost justifications, and manages the overall implementation and success of capital equipment projects. International travel required up to 5%; Domestic travel required up to 20%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field and 5 years of progressive post-baccalaureate related work experience.
• Must have 3 years of experience in each of the following: Lean Manufacturing; AutoCAD or other CAD tool.
• Must have 2 years of experience in each of the following: Problem-solving Six Sigma; Plan for each part (PFEP).
• Must have 1 year of experience in each of the following: Brazing. Refrigeration.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing processes
• Acts as a technical advisor for all matters related to sub-assembly processes
• Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for the purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards
• Estimates production times, staffing requirements, CAPEX costs, and related costs to provide information for management decisions
• Evaluates, recommends, and implements changes to current manufacturing processes
• Evaluates capital equipment investments, coordinates obtaining quotes, prepares cost justifications, and manages the overall implementation and success of capital equipment projects

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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