Manufacturing Engineer

About

[Company] is a global multi-industry manufacturing leader committed to operational excellence and execution. With operations in over 35 countries with over 17,000 employees, we specialize in a diverse range of products serving various industries including power and energy, process equipment, vehicle diagnostic tools, pharmaceutical, food and beverage and oil and gas. 

We are currently recruiting talent to focus on innovation, expert technology, service and product leadership that will provide critical solutions that help businesses around the globe perform at optimal levels. We hope you will consider joining our dynamic team.

Business Unit Description

• [Company] segment designs, manufactures and markets engineered solutions and products used to process, blend, meter and transport fluids in addition to air and gas filtration and dehydration. Recognized for its leading brands and turnkey systems capability, the Flow Technology segment has global operations which serve the Food & Beverage, Power & Energy and Industrial markets.
•  [Company] Houston is a leading manufacturer of industrial valves serving oil and gas, power generation, industrial, and municipal markets worldwide. Our diverse product lines include pumps, valves, closures, and filtration equipment. Recognized for best practices in manufacturing, strategic sales channels, and wide product breadth, we strive to enhance customer satisfaction on a global basis.

Job Summary

• Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the development, fabrication and creation of fixtures and processes that will lead to the improvement of the manufacturing processes on the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Confers with maintenance to develop and facilitate production and facility equipment preventative maintenance program.
• Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.

Qualifications

• Must have ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public; and to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Must have ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.