Manufacturing Engineer
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Summary (Position Description): The Manufacturing Engineer will report to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and will be responsible for the manufacturing processes within the plants, continuous improvement, facilities layouts, supporting the quality initiatives, while maintaining and support the growth of the organization as necessary. Additionally, this role will be responsible for developing and implementing methods, operation sequences, and processes for the production of Bitzer Associated Products. Act as a technical liaison between the Manufacturing, Design Engineering, and maintenance teams. Manufacturing Engineer will work on process improvements and new product launch. Strong problem-solving skills with an excellent structured approach to root cause analysis

Reports To: Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Status: Full time, Salary Exempt

Duties & Tasks:

• Oversee the production and processing of the product on the manufacturing lines including new product additions

• Work closely with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Teams, Quality and Purchasing to ensure customer order requirements are met while maintaining the standard set by the Bitzer Global examples.

• Root cause analysis investigations. (8D / 5Y)

• Lead assigned continuous improvement efforts and cost reduction initiatives.

• Collaborate with peer group to maintain or exceed production expectations.

• Role model employee for compliance to the highest levels of quality, safety, performance, attention to detail, data driven problem solving, planning and organization.

• Communicate with internal team members keeping them aware to the organizational and cultural expectations.

Who We Are:

Bitzer Us Inc. is a leading manufacturer of key components used in commercial and industrial refrigeration and air conditioning systems. These key components include compressors, pressure vessels such as condensers and evaporators, compressor packages, and condensing units. Other products include waste heat-to-power equipment that converts excess heat to low-cost electricity.

You partner with others to get work done while gaining insight into customers' needs and deliver solutions that exceed customer expectations. You create Raving Fans. You set objectives aligning with organization and prioritize accordingly.

Conveniently located in Flowery Branch, Georgia 5 minutes off I-985 The Company is wholly owned by Bitzer SE (located in Germany), the Company is a private company and serves as Bitzer SE's flagship North American subsidiary. On a global basis, Bitzer SE has 3,400 employees in 60 locations with global sales approaching 700M €.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

• Understanding of manufacturing and production processes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• HVAC technical skills or knowledge a plus

• Good mechanical intuition

• Willingness to challenge status quo.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact well with people

• Proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office applications

• Ability to maintain numerous activities personally and within team in a fast-paced environment, while meeting deadlines with frequent interruptions

• Ability to function as a team player within a diverse group and the capacity to work independently under minimal supervision.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years in a manufacturing engineering environment

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial) or additional 4 years of manufacturing experience.

• Experience with testing (Mechanical / Electrical) equipment if beneficial

• Knowledge of Electrical control panels, high voltage testing, PLC programming and IPCs are a strong benefit

• Statistical Analysis experience and training

• OSHA Safety Training for Industrial equipment and operations

• Weld Process experience in a production environment is strong benefit.

• Experience in commercial or industrial refrigerant equipment is a plus

Additional:

• Domestic and international travel may be necessary

• Travel may be up to 20% scheduled in advance

• Must have valid US Passport and driver's license

Work Environment:

• This job is performed in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. The overall business is a manufacturing environment and at times may have to go into the manufacturing area wear proper PPE is required.

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Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; bend; stoop; use hands; and reach with hands and arms. May be required to lift up to 25 pounds.

Employee Benefits:

• Medical Insurance (heavily subsidized by the Company)

• Dental Insurance

• Company paid Vision Insurance, $50,000 life insurance and Short and Long-Term Disability

• 2 Weeks Paid Vacation and 5 Paid Personal Days

• Education Reimbursement (must be approved by manager)

• 401(k) Plan where it matches dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of compensation; 100% vested immediately.

• Company Discretionary Profit-Sharing Contribution (has averaged 15% of compensation per year for the past 6 years; based on the profitability of the Company; 100% vested after 6 years on a graded scale)

Other Information

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employees are required to follow any job-related instructions and to perform job-related duties requested by management. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This Job Description does not imply an employment contract. BITZER US is an at-will employer.

BITZER US is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.