Hawkins Inc./WaterSurplusis a trusted and well-known leader in the chemical industry for over 80 years. We have opportunities for motivated hard workers to learn and develop a career with ourWater Treatmentbusiness segment. Our route sales/delivery approach to supplying products and equipment to our customers in 27 states ensures superb customer service and support. Our customers include water and wastewater treatment systems municipal and commercial swimming pools industrial process and wastewater facilities and industries like oil/gas and agricultural farmers/growers.
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ABOUT THE JOB
The Manufacturing Engineer plans designs and maximizes efficiency by optimizing the layout of equipment workflow assembly and work force utilization.
Responsibilities
- Design implement and improve manufacturing processes for WaterSurplus products.
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) work instructions and process documentation.
- Analyze production workflows to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements in layout tooling and automation.
- Collaborate with R&D Quality and Procurement to support new product introductions and product design changes.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for manufacturing issues related to process equipment or materials.
- Support capital equipment selection installation validation and maintenance planning.
- Ensure compliance with safety environmental and regulatory.
- Monitor key manufacturing metrics (yield cycle time scrap etc.) and drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean Six Sigma).
- Train operators and production staff on new processes and equipment.
- Assist in ERP system integration related to bill of materials (BOMs) routings and work orders.
- Other duties as assigned.
ABOUT YOU
- Bachelors degree in engineering (mechanical industrial or manufacturing) required.
- 4-7 years of experience in a related industry required.
- Experience in injection molding plastic welding or assembly of filtration systems. Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Including applying principles techniques procedures and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
- Experience with computer aided design (CAD) software i.e. Solid Works Autodesk AutoCAD software required.
- Experience with ERP systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
- Basic understanding of arithmetic algebra geometry calculus statistics and their applications required.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and ability to learn new systems.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Office is located on ground level.
- Must operate office equipment fax and or printer and personal computer.
- May stand walk bend stoop and lift frequently from 4 to 6 hours each day.
- May be required to carry or move equipment or parts in excess of 50 lbs. with the assistance of a lifting device.
- Work requires close vision.
TRAVEL:
Expected Compensation: $70K-$105K 5% Bonus eligibility
Hawkins offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits which includes medical dental vision life insurance LTD/STD and benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) match Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) paid time off and paid holidays.
For more information on Hawkins benefits visit: 2026-066
All applications must be received online. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. Hawkins is a Drug Free workplace.