Manufacturing Engineer

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Aqua-Chem provides water solutions worldwide, specializing in innovative and integrated systems for the Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Commercial Marine, Military, and Industrial sectors.

Job Profile

The company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer who will be responsible for supporting the production process to ensure optimization of cost, quality, and on-time delivery of products.

Education Level

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent work experience (required)

Work Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in a capital equipment manufacturing environment (preferred)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Aids in the creation, review, and approval of engineering packages to be used for welding, machining, or fabrication.
• Design to value: improve new and existing manufacturing drawings for ease of manufacturing and reduction in cost without affecting form, fit, and function.
• Develop standard labor hours and optimization of those hours.
• Documents potential risks or shortfalls in future state processes
• Manages work to ensure that deliverables are met within schedule and budget.
• Participate in the transformation into a data-driven organization.
• Participates in the definition of action plans, training of relevant maintenance and production teams, and other support activities during the internal/external process and equipment start-up.
• Report progress, visibility on loading, and KPI’s.
• Review of new manufacturing drawings for release
• Support Application in cost estimations.
• Support manufacturing “red lines” – incorporate minor manufacturing design change request(s) without disrupting manufacturing operations.
• Support purchasing: prepare the scope of supply, to include instructions and drawings for suppliers.
• Support the aftermarket department with tasks such as finding replacements for obsolete parts, etc.
• Update or emplace manufacturing work instructions plant-wide.
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager/Supervisor.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to translate design intent into efficient processes and tooling while creating readable, detailed drawing packages and manufacturing instructions.
• Able to work overtime as required.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• The ability to safely use basic hand tools, mill or lathe, or welding experience is a plus.

Work Environment

• Exposed to machinery, noise, and moving equipment
• May work extended hours to meet production deadlines
• Splits time between office tasks and the manufacturing floor
• Wears protective gear and follows safety standards
• Works in factories, plants, or production facilities

Benefits/Perks

• Group Medical, Dental Vision, 401(k) Match, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, and Paid Sick Time

Employer’s Statement

Aqua-Chem is an Equal Opportunity Employer.