Bradford White
Primary Function:
The 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 manufacturers, maintenance employees, production staff, & other supporting departments to troubleshoot and resolve various equipment, quality, safety, & throughput issues Assist in implementing preventive maintenance plans Track and improve key performance indicators for safety, quality, & productivity for a specific area of responsibility 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 - Is this for equipment supplier selection? This one seems to be similar to the next couple of bullet points 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 Create and maintains work standards for direct labor and machine cycle times used for manufacturing performance standards Design new and/or modify existing workstations to maximize efficiency and safety Conduct studies in operations to maximize workflow and spatial utilization Create and maintains facility and process layouts using AutoCad Participate in continuous improvement projects and cost reduction programs using lean manufacturing techniques Perform capacity analysis and related studies used for short term and long-term manufacturing planning Independently compile data and analyzes results for project or team review Job Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology 0-5 years of experience in a fast paced, customer focused manufacturing environment Experience trouble shooting and resolving issues related to various manufacturing processes Experience supporting an assembly line with several workstations to achieve key performance indicators such as units per hour, man hours per unit, scrap cost per unit, etc. Process knowledge in stamping, stud welding, powder coat, material handling, automation, robotics, tube winding, DC tools, leak detection, and/or refrigeration sealed systems preferred Knowledge of engineering and manufacturing practices and processes including Lean Manufacturing and techniques required 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
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 over 2000 employees with corporate headquarters in Ambler, Pennsylvania, and manufacturing operations in Michigan, Minnesota, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, and New Hampshire. We also have assembly operations in North Carolina and a distribution and training center in Ontario, Canada.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
The 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 manufacturers, maintenance employees, production staff, & other supporting departments to troubleshoot and resolve various equipment, quality, safety, & throughput issues Assist in implementing preventive maintenance plans Track and improve key performance indicators for safety, quality, & productivity for a specific area of responsibility 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 - Is this for equipment supplier selection? This one seems to be similar to the next couple of bullet points 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 Create and maintains work standards for direct labor and machine cycle times used for manufacturing performance standards Design new and/or modify existing workstations to maximize efficiency and safety Conduct studies in operations to maximize workflow and spatial utilization Create and maintains facility and process layouts using AutoCad Participate in continuous improvement projects and cost reduction programs using lean manufacturing techniques Perform capacity analysis and related studies used for short term and long-term manufacturing planning Independently compile data and analyzes results for project or team review Job Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology 0-5 years of experience in a fast paced, customer focused manufacturing environment Experience trouble shooting and resolving issues related to various manufacturing processes Experience supporting an assembly line with several workstations to achieve key performance indicators such as units per hour, man hours per unit, scrap cost per unit, etc. Process knowledge in stamping, stud welding, powder coat, material handling, automation, robotics, tube winding, DC tools, leak detection, and/or refrigeration sealed systems preferred Knowledge of engineering and manufacturing practices and processes including Lean Manufacturing and techniques required 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
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 over 2000 employees with corporate headquarters in Ambler, Pennsylvania, and manufacturing operations in Michigan, Minnesota, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, and New Hampshire. We also have assembly operations in North Carolina and a distribution and training center in Ontario, Canada.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.