Manufacturing Engineer II

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.

This role is part of our A&B Process Systems, a business unit of JBT Marel Corporation- an industry leader in the design, fabrication, automation and installation of stainless-steel process systems used in a variety of industries. Our advanced manufacturing facility is distributed over five physical plants. As a member of the JBT Marel team, you will find that you are joining a world class organization with an entrepreneurial work environment and innovative spirit.

Our Manufacturing Engineer will report to the Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance Manager.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop, evaluate, improve, document and standardize manufacturing methods, labor utilization standards, and cost analysis systems to promote efficient staff and facility utilization.
  • Determine appropriate methods for fabricating and joining materials.
  • Analyze, recommend, and implement manufacturing process flows for enhancement of quality, cost reduction, and throughput.
  • Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
  • Research and recommend equipment needs and arrangement to ensure efficient and effective production methods.
  • Design and develop manufacturing processes for enhancements, product changes, and new products, and related fixtures and tooling that are consistent with zero defect level and low product cost.
  • Evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.
  • Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.

Among other tasks, here’s what you’ll be doing as Manufacturing Engineer:

• Communicate with management and user personnel to develop production and design standards.
• Develop and implement process control techniques and procedures into manufacturing environment.
• Assure product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.
• Provide engineering support in production departments to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Analyze product failure data and test results to determine root cause and develop solutions.
• Calculate production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.
• Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Perform functions such as preparing proposals and budgets, analyzing labor costs, and writing reports, BOMs, and manage Engineering process changes.
• Establish welding procedures, techniques, and applications of welding equipment appropriate for production specifications, properties and characteristics of metal and metal alloys, and engineering principles and fabrication processes.
• Evaluates new developments in welding to add to our current welding and production processes.
• Join continuous improvement initiatives r
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing, engineering, design, quality, and industrial process experience required.

Strong experience using AutoCAD or similar system for design of processes, layouts.

Strong project management skills

Experience utilizing data and analytics from an ERP system to analyze processes and promote improvements

Travel & Location

• This position is in Stratford, Wisconsin. 
• This is an onsite role
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• We are committed to our employees and will provide you with development and opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself at work, at home, and in your community.
• We foster a genuine inclusive team culture enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world-class projects.
• We encourage development - ensuring new experiences and challenges at JBT Marel to feed your growth!

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.

Use of Technology in Our Hiring Process

JBT Marel uses technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support the review of applications.

These tools help our recruiting teams identify skills and experience relevant to the role based on job-related criteria.

All applications are reviewed by people, and AI is not used to make hiring decisions independently. We are committed to fair, consistent and inclusive hiring practices globally.

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.

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