Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

OPW is a global leader in fluid-handling solutions, providing innovative systems and services to customers worldwide. The Manufacturing Engineer position focuses on designing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes and systems to produce high-quality products efficiently and cost-effectively. This role supports production, provides technical expertise, and leads continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Solve quality, delivery, and productivity issues for value streams
• Design workholding and tooling solutions for new or existing manufacturing components
• Lead continuous improvement projects such as SMED, standard work kaizens, and value stream mapping
• Coordinate and implement engineering change orders in manufacturing including process and equipment modifications
• Create, edit, and maintain critical process documentation
• Facilitate CAPEX projects including working with vendors
• Develop capacity planning models to identify issues and implement actions to resolve
• Partner with EH&S team to solve identified or observed safety concerns
• Maintain Bills of Material and Labor Routings
• Conduct Time Studies to establish Production Standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Equivalent
• 5+ years engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with costing, leading teams, Lean Six Sigma, facility layout, Kanban, capital justification, new product/process development
• Experience in a machining environment is highly desired
• Proficiency in Software: Experience with CAD/CAM software (like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Inventor), and other relevant software for process design and simulation
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Processes: Understanding of various manufacturing processes, including traditional machining, non-traditional machining, and additive manufacturing
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM): Ability to design products with manufacturability in mind, ensuring efficient and cost-effective production
• Quality Control and Assurance: Knowledge of quality control methods, statistical process control (SPC), and quality assurance standards
• Process Design and Implementation: Ability to design, optimize, and implement manufacturing processes, including selecting appropriate equipment and methods

Pay

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.

Benefits

Our total rewards package for eligible team members also includes:

• 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
• Commuter benefits
• Paid time off, business travel services
• Employee discounts
• An employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services

Rationale

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.