Manufacturing Engineer

Our Marine organization is a trusted provider of innovative solutions for the worldwide boating and boat building industry, and we recently expanded our scope to lead the boating industry into an electrified future. Dometic has won numerous NMMA Innovation Awards over the years, and we are always striving for new ways to make boating easier, safer, and more enjoyable.

We are on a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionate Manufacturing Engineer. This position reports to the Director, Operations and will work in Limerick, Pennsylvania.

About the position

As a Manufacturing Engineer of the Dometic Limerick team, you will be involved in planning, developing or adapting methods to produce discrete and repetitive style production parts and assemblies.


Your Main Responsibilities

• Works with operations and engineering teams to develop cost effective, and robust solutions to manufacturing problems

• Coordinates vendors and outside contractors in the development of tools, assembly processes
• Versed in the principles and holds responsibility for implementing Lean & Continuous Improvement manufacturing methodsand poka-yoke proofing of assembly production end items
• Conducts Machine and Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis and develops detection and prevention methods and control plans to reduce risk and liability in end item assembly processes
• Develops process flow maps and identifies potential bottle necks and costly operations and makes recommendations relative to quality, tooling and manufacturing processes
• Conducts in-depth studies relative to justification of equipment purchases/modifications, work simplification, system standardization of parts, components assemblies and materials
• Prepares and implements changes in existing plant layout and capital investments
• Conducts time and motion studies. Assists in determining capacity and production standards
• Estimates and validates production capacity via pilot builds and run at rate studies to establish labor content of end items
• Develops process change plans, validates change effectiveness and implements changes in processes, time standards and bills of material
• Coordinates Tool Room, Suppliers, and Maintenance in the design and development of new tooling, fixtures, nests, machinery and controls.

What do we offer?

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow, evolve with the company and take on new challenges.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
• 401 (k) with company match
• PTO
• Company defined holidays and two floating holidays for you to use as you choose
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Membership reimbursement (wholesale club and gym)
• Employee discounts on our incredible products
• Opportunities to make an impact

Skills & Requirements

A suitable background would be a solid experience within manufacturing and engineering as well as the following qualifications and experiences:

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related
• Five to Ten (5-10) years’ experience in an engineering position working in a manufacturing environment
• Proven record of successful project management, preferably in automation and electro-mechanical production environment
• Facility using solid modeling software (Creo Parametric [Pro/Engineer WF5] preferred).
• Knowledge of 2-D modeling software (AutoCAD preferred)
• Functional understanding of measurement equipment (calipers, micrometers, comparator, etc)
• Functional knowledge of manufacturing processes including turning, milling, molding, casting, extruding
• Project management experience with demonstrated ability to meet required timeline commitments
• Advanced use of typical office software (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)Intermediate use of MS Access or equivalent relational database platform a plus
• Knowledge of high level control system programing languages (VB, C++, Java) preferred
• Read and author PLC ladder logic

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work professionally and diplomatically with a variety of internal and external business partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to analyze problems and lead a team environment in the development and implementation of solutions

Dometic’s Core Values

To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values – Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.

Are you our next star? Then we would love to see your application. Selection is being made on a running basis. If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Fred Nowotarski, Director, Human Resources, at View email address on click.appcast.io

Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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