Job Requisition ID: 57475
Department: Manuf. & Operations (DEPT_MFGOP)
At Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS), we are taking fueling and convenience retail to the next level. We are passionate about cultivating excellence in everything we do, but what really fuels us is our people. They’re the heart of our company. As an employee, our promise to you is that you’ll work on new and innovative products and solutions, be mentored by managers and teammates who are collaborative, caring, and act with integrity, and have the opportunity to grow in ways that are meaningful to you. Unique and interesting projects – both locally and globally – will challenge you and allow you to pursue different and rewarding career paths.
We are #EnergizedByGrowth.
DFS is part of a legacy of leadership that spans back generations, made up of some of the most trusted, leading-edge brands in the industry. As part of Dover Corporation and with our talented, innovative, outstanding people, we are doing great things and redefining what is possible in fueling and convenience retail. Providing advanced fuel-dispensing equipment, including clean energy solutions, systems and payment, automatic tank gauging and wet stock-management solutions, DFS comprises the product brands of Wayne Fueling Systems, OPW Fuel Management Systems, ClearView, Tokheim, ProGauge, Fairbanks, LIQAL, AvaLAN, and Bulloch Technologies. Headquartered in Austin, TX, DFS has a significant technology development and manufacturing presence worldwide, including facilities in Brazil, China, India, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Posted Position Title
Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineering
Role Summary/Purpose
The Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor will be responsible for the development and implementation of manufacturing processes to maintain proper product functionality as well as cost efficiency; ensures the engineering technicians team and other operations departments work together cohesively; is responsible for the development of equipment and documentation to aid in the manufacturing process; leads and directs the work of assigned manufacturing technicians
In this role, you will use your technical engineering abilities to meet day-to-day short-term objectives, and resolve issues through immediate production supporting action or longer-term planning.
Essential Responsibilities
- Supervise or direct the work of manufacturing technicians as assigned to the group.
- Integrate the manufacturing engineering technicians team into all areas of production supporting continuous improvement, quality, and New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.
- Participate as a team lead in expense and capital improvements for Operation’s process, design, and facility solutions to effectively drive business optimization and transformation
- Provide guidance, communication, and consistency to the engineering group on procedures and best practices.
- Manage employees in an effective manner by communicating goals and expectations, and holding them accountable for results.
- Perform current state vs desired state gap assessment by conducting system and material flow studies and cross-functional multi-stakeholder discussions
- Participate in LEAN initiative, and engage Six Sigma tools for process improvements to streamline processes using lean methodologies, measuring process improvement success
- Driving process improvements from conception through implementation using factory systems, 6 Sigma and Lean techniques to optimize product cost/quality/productivity/delivery
- Develop manufacturing processes for NPI, documenting process changes, while providing design feedback leading to robust processes with low cost and high quality
- Manage multiple projects by providing scheduling, resource management, budget control and EHS compliance
- Bring new ideas and positive support to the current process
- Lead and effectively interface with manufacturing, sales, marketing, and other support teams to complete projects to meet EHS, production, quality, cost savings, and new product development goals within schedule and budget
- Interface with vendors and internal contacts in an effective manner to ensure that the technical and EHS perspective is properly conveyed
- Participate in EHS related actions to improve safety across the entire campus
- Respond to immediate requests for production support to resolve issues
- Initiate and/or provide technical assistance for production and maintenance issues, both daily and long term
- Utilize process information systems to extract/analyze data
- Develop and document Process specifications and Qualification procedures
- Provide technical training for technicians and entry-level engineers
- Manage departmental budgets and reduce costs year over year.
- Perform and lead Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) of new and existing products.
- Lead deployment and implementation of NPD into manufacturing processes.
- Identify and execute continuous improvement ideas to manufacturing processes through Kaizen events and Value stream maps (VSM)
- Lead and effectively drive problem-solving events and activities such as 8Ds and A3s.
- Coordinate the creation and updating of Standards works and operation procedures.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Preferably a master’s degree in industrial engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field and 3 years of experience in a manufacturing assembly line environment. Mandatory bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field and 5 years of progressive post- baccalaureate experience in a manufacturing assembly line environment.
- Of the required experience, must have:
- · 3 years of experience providing manufacturing engineering process improvement solutions using problem-solving tools;
· 3 years of experience with the use of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) to create, update, and modify manufacturing and facilities lay-outs;
· 3 years of experience with the application of Lean and Six Sigma tools;
· 3 years of experience with Project management related to the financial feasibility of manufacturing projects;
· 3 years of experience providing daily production support related to manufacturing; and
· 3 years of experience writing technical reports on manufacturing issues and solutions. - 3+ years of experience as a leader of manufacturing technicians &/or manufacturing engineers
- Strong project management skills required
- Prior experience leading process improvement initiatives
- Demonstrated ability to work both individually and in a collaborative team environment
- Possess strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, problem solving and decision-making skills, as well as initiative and ability to delegate decision making and other responsibilities. Ability to handle multiple time-sensitive projects and issues.
- Possess the ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel, both hourly and management.
- Operations knowledge required (any major business focus areas)
- Strong communication and presentation (Exec level) skill-set
Work Arrangement : Onsite
Salary Range : -
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.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.
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This position may be located in: Americas : United States : Texas : Austin
Job Function : Engineering
