What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Manufacturing Engineer position at Bradford White?
About The Company
Throughout a history dating back to 1881, Bradford White Corporation has been manufacturing some of the most high-performing, technologically advanced, and energy-saving products to the world market. While many manufacturers continue to move production out of the country, we continue to invest in America.
We are proud to have millions of products installed for millions of satisfied customers all over the world. Our essential products continue to support the health, safety, sanitation, and infrastructure of communities and for 2024 we’ve been recognized as an Energy Star Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award Winner for the fifth straight year.
For the Bradford White family of companies, customer satisfaction is our greatest reward, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to deliver products that are Built to be the Best®. Today, we employ more than 1900 employees with headquarters in suburban Philadelphia and manufacturing operations in Middleville and Niles, Michigan and Rochester, New Hampshire.
Primary Function
The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for evaluating requirements, making recommendations, and managing projects related to new or existing manufacturing equipment, tooling, and process controls. Their expertise will support manufacturing operations by evaluating labor utilization, working capital, automation requirements, and determining proper processes.
Responsibilities
Throughout a history dating back to 1881, Bradford White Corporation has been manufacturing some of the most high-performing, technologically advanced, and energy-saving products to the world market. While many manufacturers continue to move production out of the country, we continue to invest in America.
We are proud to have millions of products installed for millions of satisfied customers all over the world. Our essential products continue to support the health, safety, sanitation, and infrastructure of communities and for 2024 we’ve been recognized as an Energy Star Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award Winner for the fifth straight year.
For the Bradford White family of companies, customer satisfaction is our greatest reward, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to deliver products that are Built to be the Best®. Today, we employ more than 1900 employees with headquarters in suburban Philadelphia and manufacturing operations in Middleville and Niles, Michigan and Rochester, New Hampshire.
Primary Function
The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for evaluating requirements, making recommendations, and managing projects related to new or existing manufacturing equipment, tooling, and process controls. Their expertise will support manufacturing operations by evaluating labor utilization, working capital, automation requirements, and determining proper processes.
Responsibilities
- Work with tool makers, maintenance workers, production workers, and supervisors to troubleshoot and resolve various tooling and manufacturing issues
- Experience working with assembly, production and/or resistance welding, stamping, metal and/or roll forming
- Review new part prints and advise product engineering on design for manufacturability
- Create cost comparisons and return on investment calculations to assist in supplier selection
- Plan, justify, procure, and implement new equipment, tooling and fixture needs to support existing and anticipated production requirements.
- Perform payback analysis and other justifications to support major investment projects
- Improve and support new and existing operations, methods and processes for cost reduction, quality and efficiency improvements
- Creates and maintains work standards for direct labor and machine cycle times used for manufacturing performance standards
- Conducts studies in operations to maximize workflow and spatial utilization
- Creates and maintains facility and process layouts using AutoCad
- Participates in continuous improvement projects and cost reduction programs using lean manufacturing techniques
- Performs capacity analysis and related studies used for short term and long-term manufacturing planning
- Independently compiles data and analyzes results for project or team review
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or related field
- 5-10 years of experience in a fast paced, customer focused manufacturing environment
- Experience trouble shooting and resolving issues related to various manufacturing processes.
- Process knowledge in stamping, welding, powder coat, material handling automation, robotics and wet and dry coating preferred
- Knowledge of engineering and manufacturing practices and processes including Lean Manufacturing and techniques
- Ability to coordinate and manage multi-functional projects through structured Project Management principles
- Ability to read and interpret drawings and blueprints to facilitate the supervision of fabrication and/or installation of equipment
- Proficient in standard business-related computer software such as Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Auto CAD
- Ability to quickly grasp and implement new ideas, concepts and programs to improve departmental efficiency
- Strong problem-solving and verbal and written communication skills
