Manufacturing Engineering & Tooling Manager

SWEP, A Dover Company, ensures efficient heat transfer where less means more. Since 1983, millions of our innovative brazed plate heat exchangers have been integrated into HVACR and industrial applications worldwide, enhancing the quality of life for billions of people. 

Our expertise in sustainable energy use has grown SWEP into a global company with more than 1,100 employees, five production sites and a presence in 50 countries. As part of Dover Corporation, we help redefine what is possible within the Climate & Sustainability Technologies segment. Make a difference. Visit swepgroup.com.

Based in Downers Grove, IL, Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of approximately $8 billion.

Responsibilities:

•    Creating, optimizing, and balancing the flow of machines and equipment to secure cost, output, quality, and availability based on current demand of products and volumes together with Operational Excellence and Global Engineering 
•    Mapping the production process for an overview to plan future process improvements 
•    Lead and develop Manufacturing Engineering and Tooling departments to maintain a safe, happy, well-organized, efficient, and collaborative work environment and pipeline of future leaders. 
•    Responsible for Master Data (Process times, Maintenance Assets, and other associated data). 
•    Develop and manage the department’s budget, controlling costs, while meeting production goals. 
•    Drive and support Continuous Improvement efforts like 6S. 
•    Supporting/leading cross-functional technology/product/tool groups within Engineering  
•    Support implementation of major investments projects. Lead projects, support major investments and machine maintenance activities. 
•    Lead projects, support major investments, and support maintenance related projects.  
•    Managing customizing requests within manufacturing process.  
•    Implementing FMEA and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) 
•    Together with maintenance technicians supply and develop maintenance programs for machines and equipment.  
•    Maintaining OEE system, evaluating results and taking actions to improve machine availability or eliminate quality issues caused by process failure. 
•    Manage service and manufacturing of press/cut-tools. 
•    Perform, optimize, and develop processes for service and manufacturing of cut/press tools to secure cost, output, quality, and availability. 
•    Participate in and setting/verifying the production process in New Product Development projects. 
•    Long term development and planning of plant manufacturing processes together with Engineering Manager 
•    Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies. 
•    Allocate resources for safety training, equipment, and facility improvements.
•    Conduct regular audits and inspections to identify and address safety risks.
•    Foster a culture of safety and enforce accountability for violations.

Qualifications:

•    Relevant Engineering degree (Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical) 
•    Good command of written 
•    At least 5 years of work experience in manufacturing 

•    Proven Leadership experience and capability 
•    Exposure in an ISO certified manufacturing environment 
•    Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, internet, and email. 
•    Experience in managing new projects. 
•    Ability to self-motivate and possess independent problem solving. 
•    Effective communication skills 
•    Takes initiative and works independently.  
•    Responsible and flexible  
•    Analytic skills 
•    Positive attitude and committed to achieving business excellence. 

Work Arrangement: Onsite

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; 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on 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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