Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager

For over 125 years, OPW has led the way in designing and manufacturing world-class retail fueling, fluid handling and car wash system solutions for the safe and efficient handling and distribution of fuels and critical fluids. OPW makes above ground and below ground products for both conventional, vapour recovery and clean energy applications in the retail and commercial markets. Additionally, OPW supplies loading arms, valves and dry-break couplings, tank truck equipment, rail car valves and equipment, and car wash systems. OPW has manufacturing operations in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific, with sales offices around the world. OPW is part of the Dover Corporation, which is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under 'DOV'. To learn more about OPW’s 125 years of providing industry-leading solutions, visit our website at www.opwglobal.com.

Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenue of over $7 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, specialty systems, consumable supplies, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Fueling Solutions, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Refrigeration & Food Equipment. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 60 years, our team of approximately 24,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV." Additional information is available at dovercorporation.com.

Job Summary:

The Sr. Manufacturing Engineering Manager (MEM) is responsible for designing, reviewing, and optimizing manufacturing and assembly processes for both new and revised product designs. This role involves developing innovative processes to meet product and manufacturing specifications, managing industrialization projects with external manufacturers, and ensuring alignment with overall business strategies. The MEM will create project budgets, manage resources, train stakeholders, and collaborate across departments such as R&D, Quality, and IT. Additionally, the MEM will monitor and report on project progress, contribute to supplier selection and strategic sourcing, and oversee the management of critical manufacturing data, including product-specific BOMs and DMRs. This position plays a key role in driving operational excellence and maintaining strong supplier relationships.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manages team of Manufacturing Engineers, Technicians, Engineering Drafter and CNC programmers and all of Automation.
• Collaborates with operations managers and Plant leadership to set and assess priorities across teams.
• Assesses cost effectiveness and feasibility of manufacturing processes; makes and implements recommendations to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Develops tooling strategies, designs and manufacturing methods to reduce variable tooling costs and improve product quality.
• Create and supports CAPEX project planning and submissions.
• Provides guidance and oversight in development and execution of plant renovations and expansions, coordinates outside contractors and vendors.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining Machine programming data and files.
• Assists the Maintenance team in TPM programs in achieving World Class machine availability.
• Participates and supports plant lean continuous improvement activities to drive operational improvements.
• Drive plant layout improvements to maximize flow of materials and floor space utilization.
• Coordinate and manage functional teams to provide process and manufacturability inputs to designs throughout the product development process.
• Ensures compliance with health and safety laws, regulations, and guidelines, including EPA and OSHA requirements.
• Integral in supporting plant level make / buy analysis
• Responsible for process time studies and plant capacity planning
• Prepares and implements the departme