Manufacturing Engineer II

Are you ready to be a part of a dynamic team where your passion meets purpose, and every day is an opportunity to make a difference in our global communities in providing access to water, fuel and electricity?

We are seeking a dedicated Manufacturing Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for conceptualizing, designing, developing, improving, and implementing manufacturing processes. The engineer will provide technical leadership to shop operations and maintenance to improve departmental performance.

Franklin Electric is a diverse team of innovators making a positive global impact since 1944. We offer innovative water solutions, ensuring access, treatment, and efficient management of this vital resource. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our innovative products, industry leading quality products, exceptional customer service, employee development, and passion for social responsibility.

Join us to create a better future while growing professionally in a supportive environment!

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and correct production problems.
• Analyze scrap and defect reports to focus areas of improvement.
• Improve workflow and efficiency.
• Design new and revise existing production fixtures.
• Support manufacturing by introducing new products and repairing and maintaining existing parts.
• Create and maintain process instructions and train employees with changes to instructions. Design new test equipment. Define, specify, quote, order, approve, implement, and debug new production equipment. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field (required)
• Experience designing and developing tooling, products, and manufacturing processes (preferred).
• Minimum three years relevant experience (required)

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions in person-to-person and small group situations with customers, clients, general public and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion with business information.
• Ability to read and understand documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane, algebra, solid geometry, and trigonometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of known variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram formats. Ability to plan the time, method, manner, and/or performance sequence of own work; may also occasionally assist in planning work assignments performed by others within a limited area of operation.
• Ability to frequently make decisions of both minor and major importance, which may affect the work operations of other employees and/or clientele to a moderate degree.
• Ability to complete tasks using structured practices or policies and directed as to execution and review. Interpolation of learned things in moderately varied situations where reasoning and decision-making are essential.
• Regular use of complex machines and equipment; specialized or advanced software programs.

Software Skills Required

• Intermediate: CAD, Excel
• Basic: Word processing, Database

Benefits

Becoming a part of the Franklin Electric team not only provides outstanding benefits, it also opens doors to opportunities for future growth. Enjoy peace of mind with a world-class company. But more importantly, be satisfied in knowing you make a difference.

FE provides many opportunities to learn and grow through development opportunities such as training, certifications, mentorship, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, one-on-one coaching and more! We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and amenities such as:

• Generous paid time off & holidays
• Paid parental leave & on-site motherhood rooms
• 401(k) with matching & service contributions
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance
• Short & long-term disability
• Fertility & adoption support
• Undergraduate & graduate tuition reimbursement
• Professional development assistance
• Health & wellness programs