Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer Who we are

Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world. With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.

We are currently looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to be based out of Hobart, IN reporting to the Sr. Engineering Manager. This person will be responsible for the development and troubleshooting of processes and production lines related to design, material, or process. The ideal candidate will have 3‑5 years of relevant experience. Experience in lean manufacturing or a business system‑based company is a plus.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

• Facilitate & participate in concept brainstorming and strategy sessions.
• Work as a “hands‑on” Engineer developing and troubleshooting product lines as related to design, material, or process.
• Maintain and modify plant equipment to ensure it is safe, reliable and efficient.
• Plan and design experiments and conduct data analysis in support of product lines.
• Provide technical assistance for troubleshooting and diagnosing design and manufacturing quality problems.
• Conduct feasibility studies to verify capability and functionality or to assess existing technologies.
• Provide technical mechanical input and understanding of maintenance and operations in order to enhance total preventative maintenance programs on existing machinery.
• Document concepts, designs, and processes and generate written protocols and reports.
• Conduct time and movement studies, review and analyze processes and methods and other work measurements activities.
• Drive New Product Development by managing and contributing to projects. This will include interaction with sales and customers, review new product drawings, align and verify manufacturing capabilities, justify capital spend for necessary tooling or equipment, and provide technical support to manufacturing during production.
• Manage large capital projects including development of scope of work, collecting bids, developing justification, managing install for on budget and on time, managing commissioning activities with the support of operations.
• Provide input to overall plant capabilities through plant manufacturing and warehouse layouts and utilities availability.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing or industrial engineering.
• 3‑5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Excellent in 2D CAD applications – AutoCAD.
• Excellent in Inventor and 3D CAD applications.
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in the use of Windows Applications:
  Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint & Word.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to achieve consensus, provide leadership, and create accountability.
• Project Management Experience including defining, detailing, documentation, and driving completion of projects.
• Experience in setting departmental goals and cascading personal goals.

• Complete your Atkore immersion program.
• Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore’s strategy.
• Gain an understanding of your team.

• Manage continuous improvement projects, and rectify issues to achieve cost savings, quality improvements, and improve efficiency.
• Conduct time studies and recommend changes when needed.
• Develop work instructions for operations and quality checks and design systems for various operations.
• Review customer drawings and provide feedback regarding existing capabilities to meet customer requirements.

• Manage large capital projects including development of scope of work, collecting bids, developing justification, managing install for on budget and on time, managing commissioning activities with the support of operations.
• Audit and improve plant floor maintenance programs.
• Identify tooling/equipment needs to increase plant capabilities to meet customer needs. Create and submit Capital…