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Oatey Company · 2 hours ago

Manufacturing Engineer I

Omaha, NE

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry, Mid Level

0+ years exp

Oatey Company has been a reliable provider of high-quality products for the plumbing industry since 1916. The Manufacturing Engineer I position is responsible for improving and developing machines, tools, equipment, and processes to achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals in manufacturing.

Building Material

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop safe procedures and lock out/tag out instructions for new and existing equipment and processes

Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports to improve processes or equipment

Investigate equipment failures and performance issues to diagnose root causes of safety, quality, or productivity issues and make recommendations to maintenance for resolution

Understand potential chemical reactions and chemical compatibilities for new and existing processes

Develop and execute tooling design, build, and maintenance plans

Working knowledge of basic automated manufacturing machine elements including pneumatics, hydraulics, PLC’s, switches, etc

Estimate costs, obtain quotes, and present recommendations for process and facilities equipment and construction projects. Prepare related project documents, including RFQ (requests for quotes), quote comparisons, PRA (purchase request authorization), purchase contracts, Gantt charts, and others as required

Prioritize project requests with manufacturing leadership and other internal customers. Coordinate execution of projects with Maintenance and Production teams

Write standard work for processes and set target production rates

Apply lean and continuous improvement management principles throughout the department’s daily activities

Flexible work schedule to include coordination of 24-hour on-call service to manufacturing maintenance and off-shift problem resolution

Establish and maintain a working environment conducive to positive morale, individual style, quality, creativity, and teamwork

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Manufacturing engineeringLean methodologyPLC programmingMS Office2D drafting softwareContinuous improvementFMEA knowledgeLeadership skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

0-5 years of manufacturing engineering experience

Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications

Strong leadership and communication skills, both verbal and written

Excellent interpersonal skills including listening, coaching, and conflict resolution

Working knowledge of all applicable OSHA standards including lockout/tag out, confined spaces, blood borne pathogens, machine guarding, hazardous communication, personal protective equipment, etc

Familiarity with and prior utilization of continuous improvement manufacturing concepts, including lean and Six Sigma methodology

Familiarity with FMEA

Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline is required

Preferred

Working knowledge of PLC programming preferred

Experience with packaging equipment in a chemical processing environment preferred

Experience in preparing project scope assessments, capital plan authorization, vendor assessments/selection, etc. preferred

Experience with 2D drafting software (example: AutoCAD) or 3D software

Benefits

Generous paid time off programs and paid company holidays to support flexibility and work-life balance

Annual Discretionary Cash Profit Sharing

Immediate eligibility and vesting in 401(k), including 100% company match, up to 5% of eligible compensation

Market leading health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance offerings for associates and qualified dependents

Significant company contribution to Health Savings Account with a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability income protection coverage at no cost to associates

Paid Maternity and Paid Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

A strong set of complementary resources to support associate well-being, including resource groups, EAP, and dedicated mental health support.

Company

Oatey Company

Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries, with a commitment to delivering quality, building trust and improving lives.

Founded in 1916

Cleveland, Ohio, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.oatey.com//

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