Manufacturing Engineer

A.O. Smith - South Columbus, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

South Columbus, OH

10,001+ employees

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Manufacturing Engineer at A. O. Smith Corporation plays a crucial role in coordinating improvements and changes to manufacturing processes in a high-volume assembly plant. This position focuses on evaluating production processes to identify areas for enhancement, ensuring efficient operations, and implementing best practices in manufacturing. The engineer will be responsible for managing capital investment projects, developing production documentation, and driving lean manufacturing concepts to improve overall efficiency.

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.
• Offer 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 and can motivate others
• Experience with plastic welding a plus (spin, ultrasonic, laser, vibration, induction, heat stake)

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with plastic welding processes
• Strong skills in SolidWorks for fixture design

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits plans including medical and dental insurance
• Company-sponsored life insurance
• Retirement security savings plan
• Short- and long-term disability programs
• Tuition assistance