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 and participate in concept brainstorming and strategy sessions.
• Work as a hands‑on Engineer developing and troubleshooting product lines 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 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 perform other work measurement activities.
• Drive New Product Development by managing and contributing to projects—this includes interaction with sales and customers, reviewing new product drawings, aligning and verifying manufacturing capabilities, justifying capital spend for necessary tooling or equipment, and providing technical support during production.
• Manage large capital projects including scope development, bid collection, justification, installation management, commissioning activities, and budget control.
• 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 of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in 2D CAD applications—AutoCAD.
• Proficiency in Inventor and 3D CAD applications.
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Windows applications:
  Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to achieve consensus, provide leadership, and create accountability.
• Project management experience including defining, detailing, documenting, and driving completion of projects.
• Experience in setting departmental goals and cascading personal goals.

• Complete the 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 increased 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 on existing capabilities to meet customer requirements.

• Manage large capital projects, including scope development, bid collection, justification, installation management, and commissioning with operations support.
• Audit and improve plant floor maintenance programs.
• Identify tooling/equipment needs to increase plant capabilities to meet customer needs and submit Capital Expenditure Requests (CER) based on financial justification.

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