Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Brief Summary of Position Purpose:

Plan, design, evaluate and implement all aspects of the manufacturing process

Essential Functions:

Daily support of manufacturing equipment and processes, to include any or all of the following:

Assembly, Automation, Robotics

Leak testing

Knowledge of basic machining principles

Welding, brazing, soldering, casting, forging experience is a plus

Design of tooling and fixtures

Capital projects:

Identify needs

Justify investments

Solve complex problems with creative solutions

Project management

Equipment integration

Development of instructional training methods and ability to train others; followed by testing of floor associates where applicable

Continuous evaluation of product flow and processes to identify new opportunities for improvement

Other duties as assigned

Education/Training/Certifications:

Associate Degree in a technical field, Bachelor Degree preferred

Experience:

Minimum five (5) years related experience and/or training in a manufacturing environment

Required Skill Sets: (e.g., computer skills, communications, math, etc.)

Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written

Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Office Products; Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point, and; Autodesk Inventor, Vault & AutoCAD Mechanical

Knowledge off high volume manufacturing processes and procedures

Strong sense of urgency

Ability to work with hourly production employees as well as management representing all functional areas of the organization

Time management, prioritizing and managing multiple projects to timely completion

Physical Demands: (e.g., lifting, travel, etc.)

Lifting up to 30 pounds

Fast paced production environment

Position requires concentration, accuracy, and focused mental effort

Works in normal office environment with occasional exposure to plant heat, moderate noise, dust, dirt and fumes

May travel to other Sherwood locations as required

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of this job. Company Description

Sherwood Valve, a division of Mueller Industries, is the world’s leading provider of technical gas valves and flow control components for industrial gas, specialty gas, and appliance gas systems.