Manufacturing Manager Jobs in Rosenberg, TX (NOW HIRING)

Reporting directly to the Global Manufacturing Manager, the Advanced Manufacturing Machining Engineer is responsible for executing the manufacturing roadmap.
This role integrates advanced manufacturing technologies, automation, and systems into high precision (CNC) machine shops to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure product quality. This includes optimizing machining processes, ensuring the proper use of equipment, reviewing design specifications and setups, and implementing new control strategies.
The Advanced Manufacturing Machining Engineer is also responsible for leading initiatives to ensure new equipment purchases are specified, sourced, qualified, and properly transitioned into production, meeting Dover Precision Components and customer requirements and timelines.
The Ideal Candidate Possesses:

• Ability to think big, act small, and scale fast.
• Strong sense of urgency, accountability, and a highly objective-oriented mindset.
• Proven success managing medium- and large-scale projects from conception through implementation.
• Demonstrated experience improving productivity through machining optimization.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline (or minimum of 10 years of directly related experience in manufacturing engineering en-lieu).
• Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with a direct focus on CNC machining processes & machining automation processes.
• Automation Equipment Expertise: Experience setting up and operating state-of-the-art automation equipment such as robotics, cobots, AMR's.
• Metrology Skills: Deep expertise with a variety of conventional and advanced precision metrology systems (e.g., photogrammetry, CMMs, 3D imaging).
• CAD Proficiency: Strong experience with SolidWorks or an equivalent mechanical CAD platform.
• Shop Operations: Comprehensive understanding of standard machine shop manufacturing processes and setups.
• Problem Solving: Excellent analytical skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Safety Culture: Strong commitment to rigorous safety precautions in both design and practice.
• Continuous Improvement: Deep understanding and application of Lean Manufacturing concepts.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Strategy Deployment:

• Execute DPC Manufacturing strategy by working with site manufacturing teams to drive productivity on new capex and existing equipment by maximizing machine utilization through automation.
• Identify, develop, and deploy new automation methods (or refine existing) to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build schedule.
• Provide technical development and deployment for new technologies related to manufacturing to drive productivity improvements.
• Support manufacturing to achieve safety, quality, efficiency and throughput goals, identifying opportunities to improve.
• Drive and support manufacturing strategy by using continuous improvement and problem-solving methodology to improve internal processes
• Apply Project Management skills & tools to lead and support capital equipment/improvement projects.

Collaboration:

• Interact collaboratively across the organization to identify issues and implement improvements
• Partner with suppliers to evaluate and implement new automation technologies
• Provide recommendation on upgrade of automation equipment to maximize asset utilization
• Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide hands-on support for new product and new process launches
• Lead progress meetings; reporting out to Leadership, internal teams and external stakeholders
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert on automation; provide guidance and knowledge to teams

Data Analysis / Technology Research:

• Perform root cause analyses when non-conformances are identified and deploy corrective actions
• Investigate equipment performance and identify any problems for corrective actions and solutions
• Supports factory and site acceptance tests, machinability studies, and validation protocols

Please Note: This role requires travel away from home up to 50% of the time during peak periods.
ABOUT DOVER PRECISION COMPONENTS:
Dover Precision Components (DPC) is part of Dover Corporation's Pumps and Process Solutions segment. DPC holds market-leading positions globally and delivers performance-critical solutions across the oil and gas, power generation, marine, industrial, chemical, and general processing markets. We design and manufacture mission-critical equipment components to deliver more affordable, cleaner energy solutions and enable manufacturers to operate more efficiently.
We Deliver Customer Success
Dover Precision Components delivers products and services that enhance performance, improve safety, reduce carbon emissions, and accelerate clean energy adoption through collaborative customer relationships, expert engineering, and an innovative culture. Our strong company portfolio is comprised of long-standing products and services offered under Cook Compression, Cook Mechanical Field Services, Waukesha Bearings, Waukesha Magnetic Bearings, Inpro/Seal, Bearings Plus, and FW Murphy Production Controls. Our global footprint reaches more than twelve locations in the Americas and more than six locations in Europe and China.
Building Potential. Sustaining Performance. Boosting Futures.
We are diligent in recognizing our employees' needs and providing an enriching experience through professional developmental opportunities. Our authentic, collaborative company culture, combined with a competitive suite of health and welfare offerings, emulates who we are. We are Dover Precision Components. #LifeAtDPC
TOTAL REWARDS & LEGAL DISCLAIMERS
We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.
Benefits: Benefits for this position include a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental, and vision insurance; wellness programs; a health savings account; health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company-paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company-paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off; business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company-paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.
Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.
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