Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Our Story:

 

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What’s Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix and Anthony.

 

DFR is part of the Climate & Sustainability Technologies segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion.

 

DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.

 

Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Conyers, GA             

 

What we’re looking for:

 

We are looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer who will be responsible for optimizing manufacturing processes in assigned area(s) of responsibility while improving safety, quality, and productivity methods and actively contributing to achieve key performance indicators of the assigned area(s) and company goals. 

 

This position will identify Process Improvement using LEAN manufacturing methods, Six-Sigma, and other problem-solving tools, and will drive the corresponding continuous improvement activities as required.

 

This position will also be responsible for driving Transformational Processes through the diligent use of Operational Excellence Tools / Methodologies, Industrial Engineering Practices enabled by Advance Manufacturing Applications, Digital Platforms and other Digital Enablers.

 

Success measures for this role will include Operational and Financial performance metrics, site operational excellence model certifications, and other relevant development, installation and ramp-up Project Completion measures.
 

This position requires a minimum of 5% - 10% domestic travel and occasional international travel.

 

What you’ll be responsible for in this role:

 

• Oversee all technical aspects of assigned manufacturing processes to ensure the most efficient and productive performance, and adherence to procedures and quality standards.
• Evaluates, recommends, and implements changes to current manufacturing processes for higher productivity by analyzing processes, production, machine capacity/capability, labor standards, material cost, reviewing production schedules, and estimating future requirements. 
• Evaluate and develop innovative and pragmatic solutions to manufacturing problems using advanced manufacturing principles and techniques.
• Provide accurate and timely project progress and results tracking.
• Develop standard work, and work instructions to communicate manufacturing requirements to production personnel.
• Design and prepare concept drawings and implement new equipment, prototypes or modifications to existing equipment
• Coordinate and support new product introduction and line extensions.