Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer at Viega LLC

The future needs people like you. Lend a hand. As a driver of innovation, Viega is one of the most important technology leaders in the installation industry. We develop intelligent systems and integrated digital solutions. Quality is incorporated into everything we do. We believe that this is about much more than supplying pipelines. We turn spaces into living rooms:
More comfortable. More intelligent. More secure. More sustainable.

The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, integrating, and improving manufacturing systems and processes to enhance quality, reliability, and cost efficiency through technical expertise and continuous improvement methods. This role involves the design of a wide range of tools in alignment with standard tool configurations, including cutting and forming tools. The engineer interprets drawings and specifications, collaborating with manufacturing personnel to determine optimal solutions.

Responsibilities include performing detailed calculations to define exact dimensions, selecting appropriate materials, and estimating costs. Additionally, the Manufacturing Engineer partners with engineering and production teams to identify and resolve performance issues or tool life concerns, recommending modifications or enhancements to improve overall production effectiveness.

• Troubleshoot new or existing production problems involving designs, materials, or processes.
• Identify opportunities or implement changes to improve manufacturing processes or products or to reduce costs, using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards, or product design, materials and parts.
• Apply continuous improvement methods such as lean manufacturing to enhance manufacturing quality, reliability, or cost-effectiveness.
• Provide technical expertise or support related to manufacturing.
• Work with suppliers to help ensure successful completion of manufacturing projects.
• Design tooling for metal tube forming using provided computer programs.
• Review current tooling specifications and suggest improvements.
• Interaction with manufacturing, maintenance, tool vendors, quality and other department supervisors or managers to solve and correct existing and expected manufacturing problems.
• Train other tooling employees as necessary.
• Understand and implement change control and inventory management as necessary.
• Investigate sources of non-conforming materials.

• Attend meetings as required and/or assigned.
• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.
• Communicate and give input regarding performance evaluations.

• Lead and train Associate Manufacturing Engineers and Intern Engineers; provide assistance with questions as needed.

• Some travel will be required.

All Employees Are Expected To Comply With The Safety Rules Of Their Respective Department And Position, However There Are General Safety Guidelines That All Employees Are Expected To Comply With.

• When walking, be aware of unlevel or elevated surfaces
• Keep aisles clear
• Use caution when walking on wet surfaces and wipe up spills
• Use the handrail on stairs
• Use only approved step stools and ladders. Do not stand on chairs
• Walk, don’t run
• Report deficient conditions to the appropriate maintenance department
• Use caution when walking in parking lots and parking garage

• Always maintain a clean and uncluttered work environment
• Do not overload wastebaskets

• Use caution and proper techniques when lifting heavy objects
• Ask for help

• Only use equipment that is in good repair
• Report any equipment hazards immediately to your manager

• Knowledge of Mechanical Engineering and Technology
• Knowledge of Practical application of Engineering principles/ techniques/ procedures to tool design and Cold Forming Operations and Automation Processing
• Knowledge of Design techniques (GD&T), Tools, and Principles involved in developing precise technical plans, Models, Drawings and Blueprints
• Knowledge…