Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Northern

## Sr. Manufacturing Engineer Apply:
Onsite:
USA - Ball Ground, 5222 Ball Ground Hwy:
Full time:
Posted Today:
JR101931

Since 1892, OPW customers have been able to count on us to revolutionize fluid-handling operations around the world. As a global leader in fluid-handling solutions, the mission of OPW is to be a developer of a comprehensive array of innovative fluid-handling solutions that our customers can consistently and reliably count on. These include loading and unloading systems for high-value hazardous and non-hazardous bulk products;

railcar and transport tank-truck valves, gauging devices and tank-monitoring systems; automated storage-terminal controls and systems; and regulators, fittings, valves, vaporizers, vacuum-jacketed piping and gas-handling systems for the safe handling and distribution of cryogenics and industrial gases. OPW has more than 2,000 employees with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe and China, and sales offices around the world. OPW is part of the Clean Energy & Fueling segment of Dover (NYSE: DOV).  

The Industrial & Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for driving operational excellence through process optimization, facility and workflow design, continuous improvement, and the implementation of new manufacturing technologies. This role serves as a key contributor to increasing productivity, improving quality, reducing costs, and supporting the growth of Ball Ground operations through industrial engineering principles and advanced manufacturing solutions.

The position will lead time studies, capacity analysis, line balancing, facility layout improvements, and capital equipment projects while leveraging Solid Works and other engineering tools to support manufacturing processes. A significant focus of this role will be the evaluation, justification, implementation, and ongoing optimization of new manufacturing equipment and automation technologies.##
** Key Responsibilities**###
** Industrial Engineering & Continuous Improvement
*** Conduct time studies, work sampling, labor analysis, and line balancing to improve throughput and labor efficiency.
* Develop and maintain standard work instructions, manufacturing routings, and process documentation.
* Analyze plant performance metrics including cycle times, capacity utilization, OEE, labor productivity, and scrap rates.
* Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives utilizing 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, and waste elimination methodologies.
* Identify bottlenecks and implement sustainable solutions to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
* Support workforce planning through labor standards and capacity modeling.###
** Manufacturing Process Development
*** Design and improve manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, and workstation layouts.
* Optimize material flow and plant layout to improve productivity and reduce non-value-added activities.
* Collaborate with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams to support new product introductions and production improvements.
* Develop manufacturing best practices focused on safety, ergonomics, quality, and efficiency.###
** New Equipment & Capital Projects
*** Lead the specification, evaluation, justification, procurement, installation, and commissioning of new manufacturing equipment.
* Develop capital investment proposals including ROI, productivity gains, labor savings, and capacity analysis.
* Manage equipment implementation projects from concept through production launch.
* Support automation initiatives and advanced manufacturing technologies including CNC equipment, automated material handling systems, industrial washing systems, and specialty fabrication equipment.
* Coordinate equipment vendors, contractors,…