Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer I

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: US - Oklahoma - Wilburton

Reporting To: Scott Hinsch

Join Franklin Electric on our mission to empower communities with sustainable water management solutions, where your expertise will play a vital role in shaping a better future for generations to come.

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!

As a Manufacturing Engineer I you will be responsible for conceptualizing, designing, developing, and implementing manufacturing processes.

What You Will Be Doing:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designs new and revises existing production fixtures.
• Supports manufacturing by introducing production processes and revising manufacturing processes for cost savings.
• Creates and maintains process instructions. Trains employees on the process instructions.
• Designs new test equipment.
• Improves product workflow and efficiency.
• Creates specifications for new shop floor equipment.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None.

Who We Want:
Dedicated achievers. People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.

Effective communicators. People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders.

What You Need:

Skills and Abilities

• Knows arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Knows and predicts physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and their applications to understand fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics; understands mechanical and electrical structures and processes.
• Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Identifies the underlying principles, reasons, facts, or information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
• Effectively communicates information and responds to questions in person-to-person and small group situations with customers, clients, the general public, and other employees of the organization.
• Maintains confidentiality and uses discretion with business information.
• Reads and understands documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Writes routine reports and correspondence.
• Utilizes common-sense understanding in order to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
• Deals with problems involving several known variables in situations of routine nature.
• Plans 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.
• Frequently makes decisions of both minor and major importance, which may affect the work operations of other employees and/or clientele to a moderate degree.
• Completes some moderately repetitive tasks.
• Uses complex and noncomplex machines and equipment.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field (required).
• Zero to three years of related experience (required).

Computer Skills

• Intermediate: CAD software, alphanumeric data entry, spreadsheet, Autocad, Creo
• Basic: Word processing/typing.

Certificates and Licenses• None.

Why Work at Franklin Electric?

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.

COMPANY VALUES & BENEFITS
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
• Vacation Time
• 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

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