Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Our Story

DFR is part of the Climate and Sustainability Technologies segment of the Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV) and is built on creativity and customer‑centric innovation. The company manufactures Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services, and leads the industry by innovating glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies under brands such as Hill Phoenix and Anthony. Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion.

Our collaborative environment delivers fresh thinking and helps our customers win in their marketplaces.

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.

• 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.
• 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—Line Balancing, Work Content Calculation, and Headcount Calculation—to optimize resource utilization and support production volume requirements.

• Lead major capital projects from concept through final commissioning, justifying expenditures (ROI/NPV), managing vendor selection, and overseeing installation (e.g., Laser Booth, New Press, automated assembly solutions).
• Act as the technical lead for implementing new automation and technology within the 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.

• Utilize structured problem‑solving methodologies (8D, DMAIC, Red‑X, DOE, etc.) 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 4‑year degree with equivalent technical experience.
• Strong electrical and/or mechanical background; proficiency in designing, deploying, and auditing Standard Work, Line Balancing, and Capacity Planning.
• Proficiency in structured problem‑solving methodologies (8D, A3) and experience facilitating PFMEA workshops.
• CAD and CAM fundamentals knowledge and demonstrated skills.
• Experience in Lean Six Sigma methodologies and practical application of tools like Kaizen, 5S, and Visual Management.
• Proven ability to lead and manage cross‑functional teams and projects, including capital expenditure (Cap Ex) projects from justification through successful installation.
• Change leadership: influence and motivate change across all levels of the organization, especially on the shop floor.
• Analytical thinking: synthesize complex data into clear action plans and business cases (ROI).
• Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting complex…