Senior Engineer at Doyle Equipment Manufacturing Company – Palmyra, Missouri

About Doyle Manufacturing
For four generations Doyle Manufacturing has maintained a high standard of excellence and continuous innovation, while producing fertilizer equipment promoting our customer's ability to nourish the world. We are a family owned and operated company in Palmyra, MO, USA, directly located on Hwy 61.

Purpose of Job
Provide accurate and timely creation and design of products. Revise and create newly designed products as requested by senior staff.

Role and Responsibilities
• Managing the design of products and processes.
• Selecting materials for product manufacturing.
• Collaborating with product development teams.
• Provide plant guidance and support for design related questions.
• Work on multiple projects independently.
• Understanding of bill of material generation and documentation.
• Be a catalyst for continuous improvement endeavors across all plants. Actively engage all personnel to develop and determine the best path forward with resources on hand or detail required plan for most efficient resolution to opportunities.
• Collaborate with the plant line employees on product and assembly.
• Ensuring manufacturing is up to specifications and safety standards; thus, meeting all safety requirements of the company and industry.
• Work with the Quality Department to identify any defective items and handle them according to established quality procedures.
• Ability to use reason to solve problems as they arise.

Qualifications and Education Requirements
• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with at least 4 years’ experience in manufacturing or design.
• Strong mechanical and technical skills.
• Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication is desired.
• Familiarity with 3D modeling environment (Autodesk Inventor).
• Hydraulic and pneumatic system experience preferred.
• Experience which includes evaluating the performance of existing and new processes, making recommendations based on these evaluations, and successfully implementing process improvements.
• Experience with structured processes and tools. Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, FMEA, RCA.
• Must have the ability to manage time and priorities to effectively handle multiple competing projects with tight deadlines requirements.
• Ability to practice good time management skills required to direct and supervise contractors.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCAD design.
• Positive, Professional attitude with a strong work ethic and ability to self-motivate.
• Be here, be on time, and do the best of your ability, while working in a safe manner on a day-to-day basis.

Working Conditions
• Office environment – will require extensive use of a computer including keyboard, mouse and other electronic tools which will require the use both hands.
• While working in the plant, may be exposed to extreme heat, cold, humidity, dusty environment, vibrations, noise, etc.
• Must be able to climb stairs/ladders, stoop, bend, and kneel while looking at equipment.
• Must be able to be able to work at computer for several hours using both hands (taking intermittent breaks as needed) in preparation of required reports, capital project documents, completing drawings, etc.
• Must be able to don required PPE – hardhat, safety glasses, steel toed shoes, hearing protection, high visibility clothing (or vest), gloves or other specialized PPE depending on the job or circumstances.