Manufacturing Engineering Job at Dover Corp in Eagle Rock

Overview

MAAG Pump Systems, Automatik Plastics Machinery, Maag Gala Industries, Reduction Engineering Scheer, Ettlinger, AMN, and Witte – seven successful and well‑experienced companies have joined forces to become the global partner for the polymer industry. As a manufacturer of gear pumps, pelletizing, filtration systems, and pulverizers, we offer top‑grade equipment for demanding requirements—not only for polymer applications but also for the chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and food industries.

Position information

Position Title: Manufacturing Engineer - CNC Operations

Business Unit: Gala Industries, Inc. (Gala)

Reports To:

Position Location: Eagle Rock, VA

FLSA Class:

Position Type: Full-time

Main position objectives

The Manufacturing Engineer develops and produces high quality CNC programs and processes in a manner that promotes high accuracy, quality, and on‑time delivery for MAAG\'s Die Plate Machine Shop. The ideal candidate will have a strong vision that supports a first‑time‑right manufacturing strategy from design to completion, identify process improvements, guide and lead the programming team, and facilitate collaboration between Die Plate Engineering and Manufacturing Operations.

Position description - Tasks, responsibilities, competencies

Safety:

Work in a safe and efficient manner, understand safety risks and take appropriate caution.

Technical:

Create, edit, and optimize NC programs and identify points of improvement.

Determine and calculate speed/feed data such that tool life and productivity are balanced.

Design and build machining fixtures where applicable.

Identify appropriate tooling and workholding for each job.

Standard Work:

Develop and uphold standard tooling, machining operations, speed/feed data, and setups.

Produce detailed setup sheets, expected operation times, and additional documentation for shop floor operations.

Provide documentation and justification for process changes.

Strategy:

Evaluate components for potential insourcing and cost reduction, and provide insight on new product design.

Participate in CAPEX planning and justification for new equipment.

Evaluate production processes and provide recommendations to improve flow.

Team:

Lead programming team and facilitate collaboration between programmers.

Work closely with design engineering to provide feedback on design for manufacture.

Establish quality relationships with machine operators.

The incumbent considers all interests of quality, accident prevention and occupational safety as well as environmental safety in a preventive manner within scope of responsibility and supports the avoidance of damages to people, facilities, assets, material and environment actively.

The incumbent is obliged to perform tasks requested by management that relate to position scope or arise from company needs. This job description reflects current status; right to make changes reserved.

Work Environment

Work in an office and machine shop environment. The employee may be exposed to airborne particles, metal shavings, sharp cutting tools, and moving mechanical parts on the shop floor. PPE and hearing protection are required at all times on the shop floor.

Physical Requirements

This position will require sitting in front of a PC for extended periods as well as some walking and standing.

Job Specification

Education

Mandatory

• High School diploma or equivalent education
• 4-year BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related fields. A 2-year AAS degree combined with appropriate experience may be considered.

Desirable

• Machinist / Tool Maker apprenticeship card
• SolidWORKS CSWA, AutoDesk Inventor Certified Professional, or similar CAD certification
• NCEES Field Engineer Certification
• Strong understanding of lean/6s principles, value stream, and other continuous improvement strategies

Professional experience

Mandatory

• Minimum of 5 years of CNC programming experience with CAD/CAM (Esprit/SolidCam preferred)
• Proficiency in parametric solid modeling and drafting software (Solidworks preferred)
• Experience programming mill/turn, multi‑channel machines, Fanuc macro‑B, and Renishaw probing routines
• Proficiency in G‑Code and working knowledge of Fanuc, HAAS and Okuma controls
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• 3–5 years of experience operating CNC lathes or CNC mills
• 3–5 years in a professional engineering environment creating 3D CAD models, drawings, BOMs, purchase requisitions etc.
• Desirable
• Experience operating manual lathes and mills
• Fast‑hole drill, plunge, or wire EDM experience
• Experience with ERP software (Syteline, SAP, etc)
• Experience with NC verification software (Vericut, CIMCO, etc)
• Experience machining superalloys and ferrous metals
• Interpersonal skills and behavioral competencies

Mandatory

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized and forward thinking in approaching tasks
• Independent self‑starter with ability to solve problems and anticipate and avoid issues
• Strong team player, work ethic and commitment to excel as an individual and as a team
• Quality‑focused

We consider several job‑related, non‑discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position\'s responsibilities, a candidate\'s work experience, a candidate\'s education/training, the position\'s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits: Our total rewards package for eligible team members also includes a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including 10 paid holidays per calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 40 hours annually, 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact maag.americas.hr@maag.com for assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.

Job Function : Manufacturing & Operations