Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What's Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix and Anthony.

DFR is part of the Refrigeration and Food Equipment segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion.

DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.

Location: Conyers, GA

What we are looking for:

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is a critical, highly visible role responsible for driving significant operational excellence and manufacturing capability improvements within the Assembly, Fabrication (sheet metal, tube/piping fabrication) and Electrical Panel Assembly areas. This position acts as a change agent, leading major factory transformations, managing capital expenditure projects, and embedding Lean methodologies to achieve sustained productivity, quality, and cost targets.

What you will be responsible for in this role:

Operational Excellence and Process Improvement

• Lean Deployment: Lead the deployment, and sustainment of the company's Operational Excellence (OpEx) model, specifically focusing on Standard Work (SW), Leader Standard Work (LSW), and Tier Accountability Processes in assigned areas.

• Kaizen Leadership: Plan, lead, and execute targeted Kaizen events and rapid improvement projects to eliminate waste, improve quality, and reduce manufacturing cycle time.

• Technical Analysis: Utilize advanced Lean Six Sigma tools, including PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and Poka-Yoke (error-proofing), to identify and resolve complex manufacturing issues and prevent recurrence.

• Capacity Planning: Conduct rigorous industrial engineering analysis, including Line Balancing, Work Content Calculation, and Headcount Calculation, to optimize resource utilization and support production volume requirements.

Major Projects and Capital Management

• CapEx Management: Lead major capital projects from concept through final commissioning and successful handover to production. This includes justifying expenditures (ROI/NPV), managing vendor selection, and overseeing installation (e.g., Laser Booth, New Press, automated assembly solutions).

• Automation Journey: Act as the technical lead for implementing new automation and technology within the focus factories, ensuring equipment and processes meet safety, quality, and production specifications.

• Area Transformation: Lead and manage major layout and process reconfigurations necessary for plant restructuring or new product introductions, ensuring a safe and efficient work environment.

Quality and Design Integration

• Problem Solving: Utilize proficient, structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, DMAIC, Red-X, DOE, etc.) to resolve high-impact chronic production and quality issues.

• Design for Manufacturability (DFM): Serve as the manufacturing liaison, collaborating with the Design Engineering and Product Engineering teams to implement Design Intended Cost Improvement and ensure optimal manufacturability and cost efficiency of new and revised products.

What are the basic qualifications?

• Bachelor's Degree

• 7+ years of progressive experience in a manufacturing engineering role within a fast-paced production environment.

What are the preferred qualifications?

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering or 4-year degree and equivalent experience of related technical field.

• Strong Electrical and/or Mechanical background required. Proficiency in designing, deploying, and auditing Standard Work, Line Balancing, and Capacity Planning.

• Proficiency in structured Problem-Solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, A3) and experience facilitating PFMEA workshops.

• CAD and CAM fundamentals knowledge and demonstrated skills

• Demonstrated experience in Lean Six Sigma methodologies and practical application of tools like Kaizen, 5S, and Visual Management.

• Proven ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams and projects, including experience managing Capital Expenditure (CapEx) projects from justification through successful installation.

• Change Leadership: Proven ability to influence and motivate change across all levels of the organization, particularly on the shop floor.

• Analytical Thinking: Highly analytical, with the ability to synthesize complex data into clear action plans and justifiable business cases (ROI).

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of presenting complex technical information clearly to technicians, managers, and executive leadership.

To be a great fit for the role:

• Lean SixSigma certification (Green Belt, Black Belt preferred)

• Proficient in Excel, Minitab, Word, Visio

• Experience or strong understanding of Refrigeration components, systems, or manufacturing processes is a significant plus

How We Define Our Values and Why You Should Join Our Team:

The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It's our values that define Dover to all our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially ourselves.

These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions, as they form the basis by which we do our jobs, make decisions and measure our performance. It's our unwavering commitment to maintaining our values that defines who we are as a Company.

• Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit

• Winning Through Customers

• Respects and Values People

• Expectations for Results

• High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust

What's in it for you?

• Medical, Dental, and Vision

• 401k Retirement Plan

• Flexible Spending

• Paid Holidays