Manufacturing Engineer

A.O. Smith - Columbus, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Columbus, OH

10,001+ employees

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Manufacturing Engineer at A. O. Smith Corporation plays a crucial role in enhancing manufacturing processes within a high-volume assembly plant. This position focuses on evaluating and improving production procedures, managing capital investment projects, and ensuring efficient workflow through effective process documentation and training coordination.

Responsibilities

• Develop and track capital investment budgets for assigned projects
• Track, manage, and communicate the capital equipment timing plan and open issues to the program team
• Develop all RFQs and Equipment Specifications for Capital and Tooling Requirements, including all contract services, prior to SOP
• Act as the main interface with machining, automation, and capital equipment vendors
• Oversee all production processes development and final approvals including work cell layout, ergonomic workstation design, and line balancing
• Develop Prototype and Production Process Documentation through SOP +90 days including: Process Flow, Cycle Time Analysis, PFMEA, and Work Instructions
• Own error & mistake proofing devices & processes
• Manage initial plant floor layout & PFEP, including material flow and storage
• Procure and install all line side material presentation and handling devices
• Transfer all equipment and process documentation to the Production Plant prior to SOP including all OEM Equipment Documentation
• Coordinate initial training for new equipment or process changes
• Review module assembly drawings & CAD Models for manufacturability
• Determine cost and timing impacts for engineering changes affecting the assembly process
• Support Engineering Cost Estimator with quoted assumptions for the assembly process
• Provide guidance in equipment and capital selection to the Purchasing Dept.
• Provide mechanical engineering expertise for assembly systems, production tooling, and packaging design
• Drive lean concepts (5S, Kanban, Visual Factory, TPM etc.)
• Implement process improvements to enhance overall efficiencies, including automation
• Setup and troubleshoot plastic welding processes

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering preferred; Associate's Degree in Engineering required
• 3+ years manufacturing engineering experience in a high-volume assembly environment
• Strong skills in AutoCAD a plus (floor layouts)
• SolidWorks experience a plus (fixture design)
• Strong knowledge of Industrial Safety Standards and requirements
• Proven track record rebalancing assembly processes based on takt times
• Experience setting up routings and BOMs
• Ability to analyze current business labor efficiencies, capital investments and other historical data to calculate product cost
• Self-motivator who works with minimal direction

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with lean manufacturing principles
• Familiarity with automation technologies
• Knowledge of quality control processes

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts