Manufacturing Engineer Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship

INTRODUCTION

Dometic is a global market leader in the mobile living industry. Millions of people around the world use Dometic products in outdoor, residential, and professional applications. Dometic Land Vehicles Americas is a trusted provider of high-end products for recreational vehicles, commercial passenger vehicles and overlanding vehicles in North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean. We are on a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionate Manufacturing Engineer within our Operations capability. This position reports to EHS/Lean Coordinator and will work in Greenbrier, TN.

ABOUT THE POSITION

As a Manufacturing Engineer in the Operations team, you will be involved in designing, developing and optimizing manufacturing processes and systems for Dometic products as assigned. This role involves using independent judgment to manage and execute engineering duties, ensuring manufacturing processes, environment, machinery, and tooling are safe and cost-effective. This includes performing some complex or non-routine engineering work.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced, and global environment with great opportunities to grow and take on new challenges. The growth at Dometic is continuous – which gives you great possibilities to evolve with the company.

• 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

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

- Implements and develops improvements to manufacturing processes, equipment, production design, tool or machines and methods to ensure maximum manufacturing capability and efficiency.
- Investigates options and develops required layouts for new and current process methods or production areas to maximize manufacturing.
- Solicits, analyzes, and negotiates quotes on capital equipment as assigned to ensure cost-effectiveness.
- Analyzes production data to identify and resolve bottlenecks, quality or safety issues.
- Participates in the quoting process for new or current business providing necessary manufacturing documentation.
- Performs complex work measurement studies and line balancing for new products and improvements to current products to support plant manning levels.
- Establishes material flow analysis to propose, procure and install material handling equipment and systems that support manufacturing.
- Independently evaluates and initiates cost reduction projects to improve materials and processes using independent judgement in making minor adaptations and modifications.
- Develops, leads and/or supports cross functional teams to address manufacturing, quality and safety issues associated with processes and products. This will include internal resources as well as external collaboration, including suppliers, as needed to achieve results.
- Develops cost estimates and pricing for new and existing programs to ensure profitability.
- Coordinates transfer of major programs between Dometic divisions or between plant and competitors.
- Independently evaluates feasibility or cost reduction studies making recommendations that support manufacturing and profitability.
- May offer technical assistance to other departments and positions as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate for this role will bring demonstrated success in Manufacturing Engineering. Additionally, they will have the following desired skills and characteristics:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, preferably in Manufacturing, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering
- 3 - 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering
- Experienced in high volume manufacturing environments with a variety of processes
- Excellent problem-solving and project management skills including root cause analysis and countermeasure implementation
- Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement and related concepts with experience in application and definable results
- Proficiency in drafting platforms (such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks), quality/statistical tools (such as minitab, PFMEA, PPAP), PLC platforms, automation and programming tools and general data analysis and presentation software (Excel, PowerBi, Powerpoint, etc.)
- Proficiency in manufacturing KPI’s including first pass yield, cycle time reduction, OEE, safety incident Rate, cost reduction and downtime reduction
- Strong communication skills including presentation and training with various sized groups

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. This position works on-site at our Greenbrier, TN facility. We see the social aspect of being in the office, meeting colleagues, having short coffee break interactions or a quick face to face meeting as key to success as we become more productive and fast paced in terms of problem solving, learning, cross functional collaboration and not the least in a way to have fun at work!

ARE YOU OUR NEXT STAR?

Then we would love to see your application.

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.