Manufacturing Engineer

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Manufacturing Engineering Manager__The work model for the role is:
Onsite #LI-Onsite

Your role and responsibilities:

The manufacturing engineer will provide support for the Fort Smith motor plant. The role focuses on improving manufacturing processes, ensuring workplace safety, and driving efficiency through Lean and Six Sigma principles.

Our Team Dynamics Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there. You will be mainly accountable for:

Lead process development, optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, cost performance, and operational efficiency.

Define, validate, and approve manufacturing processes and equipment, ensuring compliance with project objectives, production requirements, and investment targets.

Evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies, leading testing, qualification, supplier/provider selection, and approval activities.

Support production start-up and process deployment through troubleshooting, action planning, and training of maintenance and production teams to ensure sustainable operational performance.

Qualifications for the role:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (required) with 2+ years experience (preferred) with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office:
Word, Outlook, PowerPoint (Advanced Excel), AutoCAD, Solid Works, and 3D prototyping tools. Ability to creatively apply existing and emerging technologies to enhance manufacturing systems, improve efficiency, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Preferred Experience Includes:
Strong project management and technical writing skills, experience with Gantt charts, critical path method (CPM), cost estimation and budgeting. Lean Six Sigma and/or PMP Certifications. Winding experience with industrial electric motors

Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.More about us:

ABB’s NEMA Motors Division is the global leading electric NEMA motors manufacturer. With more than 4,500 employees across the globe and seven manufacturing locations that produce more than 1.6 million motors every year, the division powers its customers from many industries with safe, reliable energy-efficient and effective solutions. NEMA Motors Division is a trusted leader with the shortest lead time and the broadest modularized product offering.

What's in it for youWe want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

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