Senior Manufacturing / Project Engineer (59237)
Senior Manufacturing / Project Engineer (59237)
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Job Description
Job Requisition ID: 59237
Department: Manuf. & Operations (DEPTMFGOP)
The Organisation:
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. Theyre the heart of our company. As an employee our promise to you is that youll 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 and AvaLAN. Headquartered in Austin TX DFS has a significant technology development and manufacturing presence around the world including facilities in Brazil China India Italy Poland the Netherlands the United Kingdom and the United States.
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The Opportunity:
Due to increasing worldwide business opportunities requiring the introduction of several new products as well as an increased demand for existing products the Company is expanding the manufacturing engineering department in the Dundee Manufacturing Centre (DMC) to optimise time to market and maximise the efficient use of equipment and labour.
The Candidate:
The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will be a key contributor to the successful delivery of new product introductions and process improvements. The qualified candidate will be responsible for defining developing and implementing robust manufacturing processes ensuring efficiency quality and cost-effectiveness from concept to production. This is a hands-on role that requires a blend of technical expertise problem-solving skills and strong project management capabilities. The role will require manufacturing process improvement experience and thorough understanding of fundamental lean manufacturing principles. The role also provides cover for Senior Manager Manufacturing Engineering in daily operation activities during periods of unavailability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and participate in new product introduction (NPI) projects ensuring manufacturing readiness.
- Deploy new products within the Dundee Manufacturing Centre interacting with design engineering to ensure design for manufacturing (DFM) issues are addressed and incorporated in new designs.
- Contribute to a cross functional team environment with Design Engineering Production Procurement and Planning to realise improved time to market with new products and to maintain our current production capability.
- Design develop and implement efficient and cost-effective manufacturing processes tooling and equipment.
- Optimise existing manufacturing processes to improve productivity reduce waste and enhance quality.
- Conduct process capability studies FMEAs and control plans to ensure process robustness.
- Identify and implement digitisation and automation opportunities to enhance manufacturing efficiency.
- Manage project timelines budgets and resources effectively.
- Specify and procure new manufacturing equipment coordinating installation and commissioning.
- Provide technical support and training to production teams.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing principles.
- Ensure all manufacturing processes comply with relevant industry standards and safety regulations.
- Work internally to the department giving guidance to the Manufacturing Engineers in their own areas of responsibility.
- Work with the Operations team to make operational adjustments as necessary to ensure continued growth in productivity and efficiency by reviewing KPIs daily.
- Initiate and lead Kaizen events.
- Positively influence personnel during process changes and successfully manage that change.
- Other necessary tasks as defined by the Senior Manager Manufacturing Engineering.
Essential Qualifications:
- Degree-level (or equivalent) qualifications in an Engineering and/or a manufacturing discipline.
- Proven experience in a Project Management within a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrable experience with new product introduction (NPI) and process development.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing principles including Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience with process simulation software is a plus.
Additional Skills and Competencies: (desirable)
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Show leadership qualities with exceptional communication interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Proactive self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Interpretation of engineering drawings.
- Has a level of autonomy but can also escalate when appropriate.
Work Arrangement: Full-time onsite. Travel may be required.
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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.
This position may be located in:EMEA : United Kingdom : Dundee : Dundee
Job Function : Manufacturing & Operations
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Contract
