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With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our Rise talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We're a global company with problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.
This is a position with WM Technologies, LLC and affiliate of SPX Enterprises, LLC, which manufactures and sells Weil-McLain branded products. Weil-McLain is a leading North American brand of hydronic comfort heating systems for residential, commercial, and institutional buildings since 1881.
How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)
SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will provide strategic and technical leadership for manufacturing engineering activities that improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives, support new product introduction efforts, and help drive operational excellence through Lean manufacturing principles and process innovation.
What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)
While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:
Manufacturing Engineering Leadership
Lead and provide strategic direction to the manufacturing engineering team.
Support plant objectives related to safety, quality, production, delivery, and cost reduction.
Participate as a member of the plant leadership team to help determine operational strategy and direction.
Prioritize engineering projects and routine activities to align with business objectives.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams
Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence
Drive Lean manufacturing initiatives and support expansion of Lean culture throughout the facility.
Identify and implement process improvements and new technologies.
Utilize problem-solving and root cause analysis tools such as 8D, 5 Why, and statistical analysis.
Support engineering change management, standard work instructions (SWI), testing, and audit processes.
Ensure manufacturing processes meet required specifications and efficiency targets.
Capital Planning & New Product Introduction
Develop and manage engineering capital plans and budgets.
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities to ensure manufacturability and process readiness.
Manage relationships with external technical service providers and contractors as needed.
Support quality systems initiatives including PPAP, APQP, PFMEA, control plans, and error-proofing activities.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)
We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:
Required Experience
8+ years of manufacturing engineering and/or technical leadership experience.
Experience with manufacturing processes including assembly, fabrication, powder coat paint, and electrical testing.
Experience leading engineering teams within a manufacturing environment.
Experience supporting Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
Strong understanding of quality systems including PPAP, APQP, PFMEA, and control plans.
Experience with engineering change management and process conformance.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Knowledge of auditing processes and manufacturing testing systems.
Ability to manage multiple priorities with urgency and attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively with employees at all organizational levels.
Education & Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering preferred, or equivalent experience.
Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification preferred.
Travel & Working Environment
Primarily plant/manufacturing environment.
Occasional travel may be required to support business operations or suppliers (Up to 25%)
How we live our culture
Our culture is at the center of what we do, and more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads.
What Benefits do we offer?
We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:
Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs
Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion
We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.
We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
ABOUT SPX
SPX is a diversified, global supplier of infrastructure equipment with scalable growth platforms in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), detection and measurement, and engineered solutions. With operations in 17 countries and approximately $2.2 billion in annual revenue, we offer a wide array of highly engineered products with strong brands.
SPX TOTAL REWARDS
At SPX, what's in it for our employees transcends market-competitive compensation and benefits. Our Total Rewards program also includes opportunities for employees' personal development, career growth, and recognition. These programs focus on alignment and assessment of organizational, team, and individual efforts toward achieving business results. Our development and career growth programs empower our employees to enhance their skills, develop new competencies, and pursue career goals. SPX benefits package provides choices designed to help employees manage their well-being. Our compensation programs are performance-based to recognize and reward employees who work hard, display the values and leadership practices we embrace, and deliver exceptional results.
OUR VALUES
Integrity
Accountability
Excellence
Teamwork
Results
At SPX, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We use our values every day to help us make the right decisions. We embrace a common purpose and strive for improvement. We respect and value each other as individuals and recognize that only by working together, as a team, can we reach our full potential. We take responsibility for our actions, build strong relationships with each other and our customers, and always act ethically. Our values inspire us to achieve the high standards of quality, safety, and performance that our customers expect and deserve.
WORKING AT SPX
Our work environment is established on a work-life philosophy supported by policies, programs, and practices that help employees achieve success within and outside the workplace. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where employees strive to realize their fullest potential. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.
