Why Oatey?

Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries, with a commitment to delivering quality, building trust and improving lives. Today, Oatey operates a comprehensive manufacturing and distribution network comprised of industry leading family of companies: Oatey, Cherne, Keeney, Quick Drain, Hercules, Dearborn, Oatey Canada, William H. Harvey, Masters, Contact, Belanger, Lansas, and Durgo.

At Oatey, we're doing big things — and by joining us, you'll have the chance to do big things too. You can build a strong career in an innovative, inclusive, high-performance environment, with the confidence that your company cares — about you, our customers and our world. Ready to make an impact in a place where you matter?

Position Summary

This position is responsible to improve and develop machines, tools, equipment and processes, for effective and efficient production while ensuring that safety, quality, and productivity goals can be achieved on a daily basis. This position supports the leadership and skill development of the manufacturing technical teams including but not limited to injection molding processors, technicians servicing tooling and industrial maintenance teams, if applicable

Position Responsibilities

• Develop and implement goals, objectives, and priorities for Manufacturing technical needs on an ongoing basis.
• Identify resource needs and recommend and implement policies and procedures as needed.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports to troubleshoot or streamline processes within manufacturing.
• Collaborate with associates and leadership to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.
• Prioritize project requests with manufacturing leadership and other internal customers.
• Research and analyze design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
• Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and to make recommendations to maintenance for resolution.
• Estimate costs and submit bids for engineering, construction and extraction projects and prepare contract documents.
• Write performance requirements for new/modified production processes.
• Establish and maintain a working environment conducive to positive morale, individual style, quality, creativity and teamwork.
• Flexible work schedule to include coordination of 24-hour on-call service to manufacturing maintenance and off-shift problem resolutions.
• Apply continuous improvement management principles throughout the department’s daily activities. Drive the SQDC model of excellence in the facility by using Lean and 6-Sigma methods.
• Provide direction and performance coaching and development to direct reports, if applicable.

Knowledge and Experience

• Ten (10) plus years of experience working as a Manufacturing Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience, knowledge, and skills of manufacturing plastic injection mold processing.
• LEAN Enterprise experience (OEE, SMED, TPM, 6S, Kaizen).
• Strong leadership and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Enhanced knowledge of MS Office Applications required.
• Experience as part of a self-directed work team.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including listening, coaching, diplomacy and conflict resolution.
• Familiarity with and prior utilization of continuous improvement manufacturing concepts.
• Working knowledge of all applicable OSHA standards including lockout/tag out, confined spaces, EHSS knowledge and experience in areas of blood borne pathogens, machine guarding, hazardous communications, PPE, etc.
• Demonstrated experience leading high performing teams to optimize efficiency and performance of injection molding processes and production

Education and Certification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering required. Relevant work experience in lieu of degree considered.

Oatey Total Rewards

• Generous paid time off programs and paid company holidays to support flexibility and work-life balance

• Annual Discretionary Cash Profit Sharing

• Immediate eligibility and vesting in 401(k), including 100% company match, up to 5% of eligible compensation

• Market leading health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance offerings for associates and qualified dependents

• Significant company contribution to Health Savings Account with a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability income protection coverage at no cost to associates

• Paid Maternity and Paid Parental Leave

• Tuition reimbursement

• A strong set of complementary resources to support associate well-being, including resource groups, EAP, and dedicated mental health support.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Oatey family of companies are an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We recruit, employ, promote, and offer competitive pay for all jobs without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.