Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Location:

Conyers, GA, US, 30013

Work Arrangement:
Onsite

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by innovating what’s next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as Hill Phoenix and Anthony. DFR is part of the Climate and Sustainability Technologies segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV).

Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion.

DFR is built on creativity and customer‑centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers fresh thinking, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is a critical, highly visible role responsible for driving significant operational excellence and manufacturing capability improvements within the Fabrication (sheet metal, tube/piping fabrication) and Electrical Panel Assembly areas. This position acts as a change agent, leading major factory transformations, managing capital expenditure projects, and embedding Lean methodologies to achieve sustained productivity, quality, and cost targets.

Operational Excellence and Process Improvement

• Lead the deployment and sustainment of the company’s Operational Excellence (OpEx) model, focusing on Standard Work (SW), Leader Standard Work (LSW), and Tier Accountability Processes in assigned areas.
• Plan, lead, and execute targeted Kaizen events and rapid improvement projects to eliminate waste, improve quality, and reduce manufacturing cycle time.
• Utilize advanced Lean Six Sigma tools, including PFMEA and Poka‑Yoke, to identify and resolve complex manufacturing issues and prevent recurrence.
• Conduct rigorous industrial engineering analysis, including line balancing, work content calculation, and headcount calculation, to optimize resource utilization and support production volume requirements.

Major Projects and Capital Management

• Lead major capital projects from concept through final commissioning and successful handover to production, including justifying expenditures (ROI/NPV), managing vendor selection, and overseeing installation.
• Act as the technical lead for implementing new automation and technology within focus factories, ensuring equipment and processes meet safety, quality, and production specifications.
• Lead and manage major layout and process reconfigurations necessary for plant restructuring or new product introductions, ensuring a safe and efficient work environment.

Quality and Design Integration

• Utilize proficient, structured problem‑solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, DMAIC, Red‑X, DOE) to resolve high‑impact chronic production and quality issues.
• Serve as the manufacturing liaison, collaborating with Design Engineering and Product Engineering teams to implement Design Intended Cost Improvement and ensure optimal manufacturability and cost efficiency of new and revised products.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 7+ years of progressive experience in a manufacturing engineering role within a fast‑paced production environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent technical field experience.
• Strong electrical and/or mechanical background required; proficiency in designing, deploying, and auditing Standard Work, Line Balancing, and Capacity Planning.
• Proficiency in structured problem‑solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, A3) and experience facilitating PFMEA workshops.
• CAD and CAM fundamentals knowledge and demonstrated skills.
• Demonstrated experience in Lean Six Sigma methodologies and practical application of tools like Kaizen, 5S, and Visual Management.
• Proven ability to…