Manufacturing Engineer

About the position

The Manufacturing Engineer is located at our Augusta, Arkansas office reporting to the Director of Manufacturing Engineering. The Manufacturing Engineer will work in a dynamic, challenging environment, leveraging your skills to bring people and products together in new and exciting ways. Additionally, The Manufacturing Engineer will plan, analyze and design manufacturing processes for touch free commercial plumbing systems.

Responsibilities

• Research methods to maximize efficiency by analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and work force utilization.
• Assess/analyze equipment needed to achieve manufacturing goals that meet product specifications.
• Perform quantitative analysis and research on engineering processes for Machine Shop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Utilize integrative design manufacturing concepts to develop and lead the improvement of production process, including the design and procurement of fixtures, tools and capital equipment.
• Provide project management, including general production floor support and collaborating with engineering teams.
• Lead the continuous process improvement tracked by quality yields and standard labor costs.
• Train others with new processes or products through visual aids.
• Perform pressure decay testing and diaphragm testing, and perform quantitative decision making for the production of engineering prototypes, including time studies on new and existing product lines.
• Perform Quality Management and Control, including decision-making to troubleshoot, develop, improve and maintain production processes for fixture design and development.

Requirements

• Master of Science degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related engineering discipline such as Engineering Technology.
• 1 year of experience with manufacturing engineering methods, including process improvement and automation.
• Experience with manufacturing processes, including SAP, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and statistical process control.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement, quality control and safety measures.
• Experience in mechanical fixture design, material design, data analysis, and troubleshooting production processes.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering project management.
• Experience with rubber compounding manufacturing.
• Experience creating engineering processes for Machine Shop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Proficiency in Word/Excel and CAD System.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, and Vision Insurance, effective the first of the month following your hire date.
• Health Savings Account (HSA): With company contributions for most medical plan options.
• Financial Security: Basic Life, Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, and Accident Insurance.
• Additional Protection: Optional Life, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal, Pet Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Convenient Commuter Benefits: Save on your daily commute.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Dependent Care FSA to help manage your expenses.
• Wellness Support: Employee Assistance Plan and Wellness Programs to keep you healthy and happy.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match and immediate vesting.
• Generous Time Off: Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Military Leave, Parental Leave, Bereavement Leave, and other paid or unpaid state/local leaves where required.
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid Work Program to support your flexibility.
• Employee Referral Program: Earn rewards for referring great talent.
• Professional Development: Tuition Reimbursement Program to help you grow your skills.
• Community and Networking: Join our Employee Business Groups and connect with colleagues.