Manufacturing Engineer

Graco • Erie, PA, United States

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Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life.

Where You'll Work - High Pressure, a subsidiary of Graco, Inc.

High Pressure Equipment Company (HiP) is a premium supplier of high pressure valves, fittings and tubing. For over 60 years, HiP has continued to deliver quality, dependable products and services to customers across the globe.

Our high standards for quality, service and value have enabled us to achieve preferred supplier status with a wide variety of market leaders in many different industries, such as waterjet cutting and blasting, oil and gas, chemical and petrochemical, research and development, universities and governments and general industry.

Ready to join us?

Provide general production in planning and executing manufacturing processes in a Cell. While improving manufacturing operations, communicating with a variety of teams, and having the opportunity to perform capital equipment justification. The position will be held accountable for cost, delivery, and quality of operations on all equipment as directed by the Cell Manager.

What You Will Do at Graco

Plan, execute and report priorities

Assist the direction of estimation of production times and perform time studies to determine labor and machine capacity requirements / restrictions.

React to changing priorities for purposes of scheduling, delivery, project timeline, budget, and scope.

Review quality issue trends to understand chronic issues and determine corrective and preventative actions.

Update process control plans, pFMEA's, flow diagrams, capability studies, and similar documentation in accordance with Graco's established guidelines

Strictly adhere to safety standards and improve the overall effectiveness of current safety program by identifying and eliminating potential safety hazards or conditions that exist.

Oversee and / or conduct manufacturing process evaluation, including designed experiments, for the purpose of evaluating continuous improvement opportunities.

Assure consistent product and process quality by assigning test methods and establishing standards to confirm process results.

Provide general production support for machining and / or assembly area as needed

Evaluate upgrades for machining or assembly.

Troubleshoot issues (quality, efficiency, etc.) on assembly line or machine.

Communication liaison between engineering, production, marketing, purchasing, etc., and cell leader

Provide advice on technical questions for situations pertaining to DFM, pFMEA, process standards, and best manufacturing practices with teams in and outside of manufacturing.

Improve quality by being leader on problem solving teams to determine root cause analysis using DMAIC / A3 problem solving and corrective / preventative action methodologies.

Determine the proper processes

Evaluate current production efficiency to find variances in standard work, processes, procedures, and waste in manufacturing layout.

Identify the proper machines, tooling, fixturing, etc., to maximize productivity and quality for all manufacturing operations.

Manage annual capital projects and review plans for timing of justification and implementation of equipment as well as the design and construction.

Work collaboratively with design, marketing, purchasing, and other key groups during product development to guide design for manufacturability with current and potential manufacturing capability.

Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring to Graco

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent

3+ years manufacturing experience or demonstrated qualification in technical field

Ability to produce innovative and successful processes to meet project schedules and cost targets

Must be able to manage multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously

Experience troubleshooting moderately complex manufacturing processes or products

Accelerators

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Knowledge of one or more NC programming languages (for machining engineers)

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT).

At Graco, you truly make a difference. Your unique talents contribute to our organizational growth and future. Not only do you make a difference, but Graco's culture empowers employees to create their own career path. Whether you choose to advance within your current department or explore new opportunities in different divisions, you have the ability to build your future. Our managers are here to provide support and guidance as you continue to grow within your career.

Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers. Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco's comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.

Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov / E-Verify.

The base pay range for this position is listed below, exclusive of fringe benefits or other compensation. If you are hired, your final base hourly rate will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, competencies, education, and / or experience. In addition to those factors, we will also consider internal equity of our current employees. Please keep in mind that the range provided is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at or near the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth.

$75,600.00 - $132,200.00

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Manufacturing Engineer • Erie, PA, United States