Associate Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering

This role will support the machining manufacturing areas through focus on continuous improvement and the attainment of safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets. Responsible for manufacturing engineering support activities to support Jackson manufacturing operations as outlined below. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Drives continuous improvement principles throughout the machine shop. Day to day manufacturing process support of production teams (methods, tooling, equipment, problem solving). Provides resources required by the shop floor to meet objectives in safety, quality, delivery, and cost (drawings, time studies, development of production rates, routing maintenance, REA & ECN processing, capacity planning, work center maintenance, new product quoting, standard work development, and P-order (prototype) tracking). Ensures process capability by providing necessary resources to the shop floor including equipment, tooling, fixturing, methods, and processes. Works closely with manufacturing supervisors as well as other support groups and technical leaders to resolve issues that arise as related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Develop manufacturing processes to meet goals. Responsible for implementing cell design and SMED Kaizens in the manufacturing areas to transform value streams to future state. Responsible for supporting new product introductions by ensuring process capability and production readiness. Facilitates kaizen events for continuous improvement through the elimination of wastes. Management of capital projects to introduce new manufacturing technology. Satisfies internal and external customer & supplier commitments. Understands and follows the Jackson site’s environmental policy and the environmental impacts associated with their work activities Perform any other duties as assigned REQUIREMENTS E d uc a t i o n R e q uir e d : BS Engineering or Engineering Technology (prefer Mechanical Engineering background) or equivalent experience. W ork E xp e ri e nce R e q u i r e d : A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing facility with the following experience preferred: Good knowledge of lean manufacturing Manufacturing / Industrial engineering background High speed stamping presses Heat treatment Steel grinding Blister sealing equipment Laser welding Laser etching Machining equipment and tooling experience SMED project experience Capital project management experience S kills & K n o w l e d ge R e q uir e d: Proficient computer skills, including AutoCad, Creo/CATIA & MS applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) Demonstrates effective leadership skills Demonstrates strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects at once Demonstrates strong decision-making skills and ability Able to express own ideas as well as develop and elaborate other ideas. Respect for people and ability to work with and communicate with others of all levels. Demonstrates a sense of urgency Takes ownership or projects and area of responsibility Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills Demonstrates effective presentation skills Additional traits and competencies that define the successful candidate are : Focused on safety first, followed by quality Continuous improvement minded Team-player The Salary range for this position is $64,400.00 - $103,700.00 This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker. ​ The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations.​ The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases. ​ Medical, dental, life, vision, disability,401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being. ​ Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tool sand other partner programs. We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too. Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights. Who We Are We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company. What You’ll Also Get Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths. Benefits & Perks You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners. Learning & Development: Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities). Diverse & Inclusive Culture: We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too. Purpose-Driven Company: You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices. EEO Statement: All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at (860) 827-3923 or at . Due to volume, we cannot respond to unrelated inquiries about the status of a completed application or resetting an account password. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal ()