Manufacturing Engineer
Dover · Boca Raton, FL
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 65+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 27 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Dover (industrial) in Boca Raton, FL. Evaluate, recommend, and implement changes focused on increasing safety and improving efficiencies in the current manufacturing processes by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, cell layout, and establishing and implementing Design For.
- They ask for
- 65+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Time studies, Plant layout, Tooling, SolidWorks
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About the role
Position Summary
The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for supporting all areas of manufacturing in the improvement of safety, quality, and productivity. They will collaborate with and work in support of operations team to achieve Key Performance Indicators’ and company goals. They will identify process improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing methods, six sigma, and other problem-solving tools.
The Manufacturing Engineer will perform engineering tasks related to process time standards, capacity, capital projects and process design. This role will interface directly with all levels of manufacturing and product engineering and be responsible for process improvements and controls, machine capacity/capability, equipment selection, and adherence to procedures and quality standards.
The Manufacturing Engineer will troubleshoot manufacturing equipment issues, assist in design of meaningful and accurate performance measurement systems to increase productivity, develop process documentation, improve process flow, and assist in maintaining the plant layout in AutoCAD.
Responsibilities
- ◆Shop floor presence and ability to lead multifunctional project team(s)
- ◆Evaluate and develop innovative solutions to engineering and manufacturing production opportunities which will include conducting process analysis, applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, materials, and conferring with various internal and external stakeholders.
- ◆Evaluate, recommend, and implement changes focused on increasing safety and improving efficiencies in the current manufacturing processes by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, cell layout, and establishing and implementing Design For Manufacture (DFM) plans.
- ◆Work with Engineering and Quality team(s) to assure product and process quality by design testing methods, testing finished product and process capabilities, and establishing standards to confirm and validate manufacturing process requirements. When required work with New Product Development to ensure compliance with all newly launched products.
- ◆Lead cross-functional team to deliver annual productivity targets (establish and manage project pipeline, work with management to establish the annual Plan productivity targets, and execute projects to deliver productivity at or above the targeted level). When required, provide project management support to ensure deliverables are met.
- ◆Represent Manufacturing on the Engineering Change Order (ECO) Review Board.
- ◆Serve as engineering support to shop floor acting as liaison to product engineering by managing shop floor ECO submission(s).
- ◆Analyze and plan work force utilization, space requirements, workflow, and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
- ◆Monitor and report productivity rates. Work with Finance/CI to modify production standards as needed based upon production time studies.
- ◆Evaluate capital needs, prepare business case and commission.
- ◆Evaluate and correct safety and ergonomic issues within manufacturing processes.
- ◆Participate in and provide technical support as needed for Continuous Improvement events and progress toward Dover
Qualifications
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Requirements
- ✓Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical).
- ✓Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in manufacturing setting.
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PSG® is the global pump, metering and dispensing-solution expert, enabling the safe and efficient transfer of critical and valuable fluids that require optimal performance and reliability in applications where it matters most. Additionally, PSG is a leading provider of flow meters designed to reduce waste and downtime while accurately measuring, monitoring and controlling the distribution of fluids. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, USA, PSG is comprised of several world-class brands, including Abaque®, All-Flo™, Almatec®, Blackmer®, Ebsray®, em-tec®, Griswold®, Hydro™, Malema™, Mouvex®, Neptune®, PSG® Biotech, Quantex™, Quattroflow®, and Wilden®. PSG products are manufactured on three continents – North America, Europe, and Asia – in state-of-the-art facilities that practice lean manufacturing and are ISO-certified. PSG is part of the Pumps & Process Solutions segment of Dover Corporation. For additional information on PSG, please visit psgdover.com.
We thrive on winning and being number one; and are always looking to add the best and brightest to our talented team of professionals. PSG offers a unique combination of the both small company atmosphere: with an ownership mindset that allows you to make close-to-the-customer decisions; an innovative approach in seeing beyond what is possible today and entrepreneurial spirit in the pursuit of new opportunities; combined with benefits of a large company’s scale, tools, expertise, and financial strength with Dover. Join PSG, a growing global company where your curiosity, hard work and ambition is rewarded with exceptional career opportunities in a friendly & fast paced environment.
PSG is part of the Pumps and Process Solutions segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of over $7 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 65 years, our team of over 24,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible.
Desired Characteristics
- +Demonstrated ability with project management, and quantitative and analytical skills.
- +Basic knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks
- +Knowledge of lean techniques
- +Ability to efficiently navigate MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
- +Excellent communication skills
- +Ability to effectively