Manufacturing Engineer

At JBT Marel, what we do matters, we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business. Our purpose is to transform the future of food; this guides our vision of being the global leader in food and beverage technology, by harnessing the full power of JBT Marel to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation. Our values show who we are at our best. As we Create with Collaboration, Serve with Integrity, Grow with Excellence, and Advance with Innovation . As our Manufacturing Engineer, you will report to the Director of Operations at our facility in Sandusky, OH. This is an onsite role as your presence in the manufacturing plant will allow for collaboration with the shop floor and cross functional teams. On a given day, you may: Lead efforts to improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout. Ensures product and process quality by designing advanced testing methods; testing finished-product and process capabilities; establishing and maintaining high standards; confirming manufacturing processes. Provides strategic manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements. Develops and implements advanced manufacturing methods for improving utilization standards and cost to promote efficient staff, facility, and materials utilization. Determine and optimize best processes, tools, sequences, and techniques to ensure on-time delivery of low-cost, quality products to customers. Create and refine routings, establish time standards, determine material usage requirements for manufactured parts/components. Research and analyze material, labor, and overhead requirements to provide accurate cost estimates for parts, processes, and projects. Provides comprehensive manufacturing engineering information to the shop floor by communicating new product releases and ECNs; answering questions and requests. Manages and improves cost estimating tools for accuracy and flexibility; Investigate and resolve variances from cost estimating tools. Supports quality initiatives by creating and editing work instructions, conducting root cause analysis of quality issues, and assisting with quality inspections of both internally and externally sourced parts. Mentors and trains junior manufacturing engineers, providing guidance on best practices and technical expertise. Leads cross-functional project teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement new technologies.

Minimum experience:

Bachelors degree University degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering Minimum of 5-7 years manufacturing environment experience with exposure to metal fabrication, finishing, welding equipment, assembly and processes Lean Six Sigma certification preferred Proven track record of leading projects and mentoring junior engineers Computer Skills

• Advanced proficiency in CAD Systems (Inventor preferred), ERP applications (Syteline preferred), and Microsoft Office to create coherent documentation for other professionals or for reference. Mechanical
• Extensive knowledge of stainless-steel material specifications, machining, and fabrication procedures. Lean Manufacturing Concepts
• In-depth knowledge and experience with Lean Manufacturing & 5S methodology. Technical
• Advanced understanding of drawing layout schemes and protocols including views, sections, tolerances, symbols, notes, etc., to evaluate technical merit and/or costs of manufacturing methods, procedures, and processes. Mathematical
• Proficient in the principles of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and other topics in mathematics for analysis, design, and troubleshooting. Determining material, labor, and overhead constituents of product cost. Complex Problem Solving
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply complex technical information, specifications, drawings, and processes and implement solutions while dealing with several issues at once, from workers' safety to quality assurance. Communication
• Excellent communication skills to convey a complete understanding of complex production processes, practices, and techniques. Judgment and Decision Making
• Strong ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. Teamwork
• Ability to work with other professionals from a wide variety of backgrounds to serve as a bridge between the technical and business sides of the organization.

Benefits:

JBT Marel Corporation offers benefits on day 1 of your employment.

Including:

Medical, Dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, family leave, vision coverage, and a matched 401(k) plan. Commitment to

Diversity:

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is a fundamental value to JBT Marel and critical to our future success. A thoughtful, focused, and sustained effort to work towards our DEIB goals is not just a principled choice, but also a business imperative.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

JBT Marel provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. At JBT, we apply this policy to all our employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time. JBT Marel will reasonably accommodate applicants who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact JBT Marel at 844-286-4524. Welcome to our temporary careers site. While we finalize our new website, you can explore open roles and start your career journey with JBT Marel here. At JBT Marel, we're transforming the future of food through technology, innovation, and collaboration. Our work helps make the global food system more sustainable — and it's powered by thousands of talented people around the world. We value collaboration, integrity, innovation, and continuous growth — and we believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives working together. If you're looking for meaningful work and the chance to make a real impact, explore opportunities at JBT Marel and get ready to transform the future of food.