A. O. Smith Corporation ยท 4 hours ago
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer
Lebanon, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expA. O. Smith Corporation is a global leader in innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions for water heating and treatment products. The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer will coordinate improvements to manufacturing processes, evaluate production methods, and ensure efficient product launches while promoting safety and quality standards.
Consumer ElectronicsManufacturingWater Purification
Responsibilities
Apply sound ergonomic and safety practices in all functions of manufacturing process, equipment and facilities
Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods using data collection, analytical analysis and experience
Evaluate New Technologies and Processes in support of improving Manufacturing Efficiencies, Productivity, Cost Savings and/or Product Quality
Develop Capital Cost Justification for New Product Tooling, Equipment, Cost Savings Initiatives, etc
Analyze and plan work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency
Product Development System (PDS) Team Member ensuring Design for Manufacturability (DFM), tooling and equipment needs are met to ensure efficient manufacturing processes and successful product launch
Confer with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards
Estimate production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions
Confer with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes
Understand and implement Lean Manufacturing Principles such as Continuous Improvement, Blitzes, KanBan, Line Balancing, TPM, Takt Time, etc
Work closely in a team environment with engineers, supervisors and manufacturing personnel and promote company principles such as Quality and Lean Manufacturing
Work closely with maintenance personnel in troubleshooting problems as needed and equipment installation and set-up
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
3+ years of related work experience or training
Experience with Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and other Continuous Improvement Methodologies
PLC experience a plus!
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Benefits
Medical and dental insurance
Company-sponsored life insurance
Retirement security savings plan
Short- and long-term disability programs
Tuition assistance
Company
A. O. Smith Corporation
Celebrating its 150th year of business, A. O.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Melissa Scheppele
CIO SVP Information Technology
Peter Martineau
Senior Vice President - CIO
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