Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenue of over $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, specialty systems, consumable supplies, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainable Technologies.
Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 60 years, our team of approximately 24,000 employees has an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible.
Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV." Additional information is available at dovercorporation.com.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Dover Industrial Engineering Director of Advanced Manufacturing, the Industrial Engineer is responsible for driving process optimization and operational efficiency across manufacturing operations. This role drives improvements in line balancing, takt time definition, and cycle time analysis, ensuring efficient throughput and optimal utilization of labor, equipment, and materials. The Industrial Engineer will lead the design and implementation of material handling strategies, PFEP structures, Kanban systems, and FIFO flow to support stable and responsive production lines. Key responsibilities include analyzing workflows, validating line setups, and standardizing processes using data-driven methodologies and Value Stream Mapping (VSM) to eliminate waste, improve flow, and enhance overall performance, quality, and cost efficiency.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead the analysis, design, and optimization of assembly operations, ensuring efficient integration of product design, workstation layout, tooling, and standardized work.
• Drive line balancing and takt time adherence to achieve optimal throughput, labor efficiency, and consistent production flow across assembly lines.
• Design and implement end-to-end material flow strategies, including PFEP (Plan for Every Part), Kanban systems, and FIFO methodologies, to ensure material availability while minimizing inventory and handling waste.
• Optimize material presentation and line-side delivery, enabling one-piece flow, reducing motion and waiting waste, and improving operator productivity.
• Partner with OpCo to enhance Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through structured industrial engineering methods (e.g., SMED, TPM, bottleneck management, and capacity balancing).
• Develop and deploy Value Stream Maps (VSM) and conduct Cycle Time (CT) studies to identify constraints, eliminate waste, and improve overall process flow and lead time.
• Lead continuous flow implementation initiatives, transitioning batch processes into pull-based systems aligned with takt and customer demand.
• Define and standardize assembly workstation design principles, including ergonomics, tool positioning, and part flow, to ensure repeatability, safety, and efficiency.
• Develop Dover Enterprise Industrial Engineering Standards and deployment playbooks for assembly design, material flow, labor planning and manufacturing system architecture.
• Digital Play Book – partner with Dover Digital to deploy Digital work instructions and process controls and performance monitoring and feedback. Enable and deploy advanced digital tools for time study analysis and digital twins effectively bring value form simulation.
• Optimize plant layout and internal logistics flows, focusing on minimizing transportation, improving space utilization, and enabling scalable assembly operations.
• Establish and govern Kanban and pull replenishment systems, ensuring alignment with PFEP parameters and production consumption patterns.
• Strengthen internal capabilities by deploying standard work, visual management, and flow-based playbooks to support OpCo maturity progression.
• Conduct root cause analysis and structured problem solving to eliminate recurring disruptions in assembly flow, material shortages, or line inefficiencies.
• Lead and support continuous improvement and capital projects, with a focus on assembly automation, material handling systems, and flow optimization.
• Analyze performance data to identify gaps in line performance, material flow, and labor utilization, implementing sustainable corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including standard work, PFEP structures, material flow diagrams, and line balance sheets.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) ensuring assembly processes are designed for flow, scalability, and material synchronization from day one.
• Manage multiple OpCo initiatives, ensuring alignment with Dover’s strategy and disciplined execution of assembly and flow transformation programs.
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing) teams to align equipment design, automation strategies, and industrialization efforts that support optimal assembly flow and material handling efficiency.
• Travel as required (up to 60%) to support OpCo engagement and onsite implementation of assembly and flow improvements.
Qualifications/Requirements/Desired Characteristics:
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering (preferred) or Mechanical/Electrical Engineering with strong focus on manufacturing systems and assembly operations.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in assembly-driven manufacturing environments, with a focus on flow optimization, line efficiency, and productivity improvement.
• Proven experience designing and improving assembly lines, including line balancing, takt time definition, and labor optimization.
• Strong expertise in material management and internal logistics systems, including PFEP (Plan for Every Part), Kanban, FIFO, and pull-based replenishment systems.
• Demonstrated experience in analyzing and optimizing end-to-end material flow, including line-side delivery, part presentation, and WIP control.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes, including workstation design, operator ergonomics, and one-piece flow implementation.
• Hands-on experience with Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Cycle Time (CT) studies, and bottleneck analysis to drive flow efficiency and lead-time reduction.
• Experience supporting industrialization and assembly line setup, including equipment specification, integration, and performance validation aligned with flow requirements.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, with emphasis on flow, pull systems, waste elimination, and standard work in assembly environments.
• Experience developing and sustaining standard work, visual management systems, and flow control mechanisms across production lines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with ability to influence OpCo teams, production leaders, and supply chain stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in dynamic, fast-paced production environments.
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and results orientation, with focus on operational execution and measurable impact.
• Highly organized, with a structured and analytical approach to solving flow, material availability, and line performance challenges.
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to develop scalable and practical solutions for assembly and material flow systems.
Key Accomplishments – Previous 12 Months
- Successfully industrialized and supported the startup of assembly lines and flow-based manufacturing systems, ensuring stable operations, validated cycle times, takt adherence, and balanced line performance.
• Designed and deployed optimized assembly processes, implementing line balancing, standardized work, and one-piece flow, improving efficiency, repeatability, and scalability.
• Delivered measurable productivity gains by improving material flow and internal logistics, including implementation of PFEP structures, Kanban systems, FIFO controls, and line-side material presentation.
• Reduced waste and improved throughput by conducting Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and Cycle Time (CT) studies, identifying bottlenecks and enabling flow optimization and lead time reduction.
• Strengthened operational performance through implementation of pull-based systems and takt-driven production, improving WIP control, material availability, and overall process stability.
• Applied advanced industrial engineering and quality methodologies to enhance assembly process capability, material synchronization, and flow reliability.
Work Arrangement: Remote
Bonus Eligible: This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.
We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.
Benefits: Benefits for this position include: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including 9 paid holidays per calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 120 hours annually, 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, wellness reimbursement, tuition assistance; business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.
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