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Symmons Industries Manufacturing Engineer I in Braintree, Massachusetts
Overview
At Symmons we are dedicated to delivering excellence in every aspect of our business. Our success is driven by our commitment to our core values: being customer-focused, embracing a can-do attitude, demonstrating resilience, and always striving to win as a team. We believe in fostering a positive and collaborative work environment where every team member can thrive and contribute to our shared goals.
We are seeking a dynamic and motivatedManufacturing Engineer Ito join our team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in helping us achieve our mission by putting our core values into action every day. If you are passionate about providing exceptional service, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are ready to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you!
Support and directly impact the overall performance metrics for the entire manufacturing plant. Establish and direct manufacturing practices, processes, procedures, fixtures, tooling, and equipment for production with the goal of achieving higher quality and productivity. The successful engineer will also take into consideration environmental and financial objectives.
Responsibilities
Establish and maintain optimal utilization of manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems.
Requires the use of lean manufacturing principles to minimize inventory, maximize throughput, and optimize facility utilization.
Provide first level equipment and floor support to assigned product lines.
Design tooling and fixtures in support of existing and/or new products.
Generate work instructions, process control procedures, process flow maps, and operating procedures
Create and edit setup sheets for CNC machining
Train operators, as required, on equipment operation, standard work practices, and process control.
Design plant or process flow layouts to improve productivity, which can include but not limited to the design and construction of material flow racks.
Design and/or procure assembly tools that incorporate safety and ergonomics to produce a quality assembly process.
Collect and analyze data to improve products and manufacturing processes, leading to higher standard of quality, cost reduction, and increased efficiency .
Troubleshoot manufacturing, quality, and assembly issues using root cause analysis techniques.
Assist manager with capital equipment acquisitions and implementation.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
BS degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or equivalent)
0-3 years of experience as a hands-on contributor working on mechanical and/or electromechanical systems in a mid-high-volume manufacturing environment.
Must be proficient with MS Office, AutoCAD, SolidWorks and other manufacturing software and tools.
Must have design experience in cutting tool, work-holding, and machinery assembly system design.
Must have good English written and verbal communication skills.
Programming and setting up experience with collaborative robots, e.g., Cobots from Universal Robots, to implement automated processes within assembly, test and CNC machining operations.
PLC programming experience using Ladder Logic or LabVIEW is a plus but not required.
In 1939, Paul Symmons advanced the plumbing industry by inventing the first anti-scald, pressure-balancing valve. 85 years later his legacy lives on through the Temptrol® valve, which is still made right here in the USA.
While the vision of Paul Symmons is never out of sight, we’re constantly pressing forward, challenging ourselves and the industry to be better… to do better. As we design and redesign the minute details, we’re also conscious of the bigger things, like water conservation, and energy reduction, and global impact.
That’s what we do here at Symmons – we make things right.
Headquartered in Braintree, MA, Symmons is a privately held company with regional sales offices and local representatives located throughout the United States and Canada. For more information, please visit www.symmons.com.
Symmons offers a competitive compensation package including excellent benefits and a 401k plan with 100% match up to the first 6% of eligible wages with immediate vesting.
If you are ready to bring your passion, skills, and can-do attitude to Symmons, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application/resume at: https://careers-symmons.icims.com
Job ID2025-1568
CategoryOperations
TypeRegular Full-Time
Job LocationUS-MA-Braintree