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Manufacturing Engineer

Dover · Jenks, OK

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Level
Engineer
Team
Manufacturing
Degree
Required (or equivalent experience)
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at Dover (industrial) in Jenks, OK. To support new product development, to estimate and update manufacturing cost data, to design new manufacturing fixtures and tooling, and to make improvements to manufacturing processes to ensure quality products and efficient production.

They ask for
5+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
Tools it names
OEE, Tooling
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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Off-shift / weekend coverage

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  1. 1

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  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

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  3. 3

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    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
    • How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
    • How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

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  5. 5

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About the role

responsibilities

to support new product development, to estimate and update manufacturing cost data, to design new manufacturing fixtures and tooling, and to make improvements to manufacturing processes to ensure quality products and efficient production.

Essential

Responsibilities

  • ◆Provides Manufacturing Engineering support to assigned areas, including day to day problem solving and maintenance of process documentation.
  • ◆Creates and maintains method of manufacture documents.
  • ◆Modifies process as necessary to improve safety, correct deficiencies and reduce production problems.
  • ◆Reviews engineering drawings, makes feasibility assessments and provides estimated manufacturing costs.
  • ◆Works with design engineering personnel and manufacturing resources to develop, evaluate and improve manufacturing methods.
  • ◆Represents manufacturing interests and develops manufacturing plans in New Product Development Core Team meetings.
  • ◆Writes proposals for capital projects necessary to upgrade manufacturing efficiency and capabilities.
  • ◆Manages execution of site improvement plans aligned with Dover’s Operational Model (aka, 0DOVER).
  • ◆Reviews plant automated OEE system data and creates action plans to improve performance.
  • ◆Other essential

responsibilities

and duties may be added as required.

Qualifications/Requirements

  • ✓Bachelors’ degree in engineering or related industry experience; 3 to 5 years successful experience, or equivalent successful combination of education and experience.
  • ✓Must be able to travel as required and /or directed.

This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits: Benefits For This Position Include: 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; Parental, Military, Jury Duty, And Bereavement Leaves Of Absence; Paid Time Off, Including 9 Paid Company Holidays Per Calendar Year And 2 Additional Floating Holidays Per Calendar Year (1St Year Prorated); Paid Vacation Days (Communicated Separately), 24 Paid Sick Leave Hours Annually Or As Provided Under State And Local Paid Sick Leave Laws (First Year Prorated); Tuition Assistance; Business Travel Services; Employee Discounts; And An Employee Assistance Program That Includes Company Paid Counseling Sessions And Legal Services. Eligibility For Benefits Is Governed By Applicable Plan Documents And Policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method fo

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“TWG” is the group name we use to refer to the industry’s foremost producers of quality winches, hoists, gear drives and electronic monitoring systems for global industrial applications. The seven brands comprising TWG include Tulsa Winch, Rufnek, Greer, dp Winch, Gear Products, Pullmaster and LANTEC. Operating from the Jenks, Oklahoma facility are the Tulsa Winch, Rufnek, Greer, dp Winch and Gear Products brands with Pullmaster and LANTEC brands operating from the Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.

By drawing upon the talent of our dedicated employees and the strengths of these brands, TWG has become known around the world for providing innovative products and solutions designed and manufactured to high quality standards and delivered to our customers on time. The products and solutions produced by TWG find their way into diverse applications including onshore oil and gas, the utility industry, commercial and governmental towing and recovery, construction and offshore cranes, marine applications including fishing and cargo handling, forestry and mining applications and a myriad of other construction applications.

We feel that our success is directly attributable to the creativity, commitment and enthusiasm of our employees.

This position reports to the Director, Operations with

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