Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Fabrication

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Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Fabrication

Chester, VA

• Plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing processes in industrial plant by developing, evaluating, and improving manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
• Analyzes and plans workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency and safety.
• Technical advisor for all matters related to fabrication processes.
• Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Estimates production times, staffing requirements, CAPEX costs and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.
• Evaluates, recommends, and implements change to current manufacturing processes by analyzing production, labor standards, and material cost, reviewing production schedules, and estimating future requirements.
• Provides design input to the New Product Development (NPD) and Design to Value (DTV) engineering teams to ensure optimal manufacturability.
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, equipment layout and establishing and implementing Design For Manufacture (DFM) plans.
• Evaluates capital equipment investments, coordinates obtaining quotes, prepares cost justifications and manages the overall implementations and success of capital equipment projects.
• Conducts make-vs-buy analysis of components of the existing product.

• Four (4) year degree required with a degree in an Engineering discipline.
• Five (5) years of experience in industrial manufacturing engineering.
• Three (3) years engineering experience in fabrication processes, press, punch and cut aluminum and plastic profiles. Experience in glass door or window assembly processes is a plus.

• Strong project management, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Effective communication skill (verbal and written).
• Ability to build trust and interact with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to improve complex manufacturing systems.
• Coordinate and support new product introduction, and department expansions.
• Presentation of technical information.
• Experience with 2D CAD (3D is a plus).
• Provide accurate and timely project progress and results tracking.
• Lead advanced problem solving teams as assigned.
• Experience with facility layout design.
• Experienced in fabrication equipment and tooling.
• Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication and polyurethane foaming.
• Lean and Six Sigma manufacturing expertise.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• 401k Retirement Plan.
• Flexible Spending.
• Paid Holidays.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.