How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. designing, implementing, and optimizing industrial processes to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality. This role involves analyzing current processes, identifying areas for improvement, and developing solutions to enhance manufacturing operations.
This role works closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, EH&S, vendors, and contractors to improve safety, quality, productivity, capacity, and cost. The successful candidate will have strong hands-on manufacturing experience, practical design capability, Lean/problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead engineering and capital projects from concept through implementation.
What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:
- Develop a strong understanding of plant processes, equipment, tooling, material flow, and production constraints.
- Support Production, Quality, and Maintenance with troubleshooting and structured root cause analysis.
- Identify and lead continuous improvement opportunities using Lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, standard work, waste elimination, and poka-yoke.
- Improve manufacturing processes, layouts, material flow, ergonomics, productivity, capacity, quality, and cost.
- Design jigs, fixtures, tooling, workstations, production aids, equipment modifications, and manufacturing components.
- Create and modify 2D drawings, 3D models, assemblies, plant layouts, and equipment layouts using appropriate CAD/design software.
- Conduct time studies, capacity analysis, process capability reviews, and technical feasibility studies.
- Develop scopes of work, technical specifications, and RFQs for equipment, tooling, automation, and manufacturing projects.
- Work directly with vendors, contractors, machine builders, and equipment suppliers to evaluate and implement technical solutions.
- Lead assigned capital and engineering projects from concept and feasibility through quotation, procurement, installation, commissioning, and handover.
- Support capital expenditure justification using cost, capacity, labour, quality, safety, risk, ROI, and payback considerations.
- Create and maintain process documentation, drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
- Support achievement of plant KPIs and ensure assigned engineering and CI actions are completed and sustained.
What we are looking for (Required/Ideal Experience, Skills, Education)We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:
Required Experience & Skills- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Approximately 5+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong hands-on manufacturing experience in one or more areas such as:
- CNC machining
- Tool and die
- Aluminum extrusion
- Sheet metal or metal fabrication
- Mechanical assembly
- Industrial equipment and tooling
- Demonstrated experience with manufacturing troubleshooting and structured root cause analysis.
- Demonstrated experience leading continuous improvement activities.
- Experience designing jigs, fixtures, tooling, components, or other manufacturing aids.
- Strong proficiency with 2D and/or 3D CAD/modeling software.
- Ability to create manufacturing drawings, models, assemblies, and plant/equipment layouts.
- Experience working with vendors, contractors, or equipment suppliers.
- Experience preparing RFQs, scopes of work, or technical specifications.
- Experience supporting or leading manufacturing or capital projects.
- Strong analytical, communication, and project coordination skills.
Preferred Qualifications- Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent practical Lean experience.
- Experience with capital equipment installation and commissioning.
- Experience with automation, controls, CNC equipment, or industrial machinery.
- Working knowledge of GD&T, tolerancing, fits, and design for manufacturability.
- Experience with ROI, payback, or capital justification analysis.
Working Environment- Primarily onsite in a manufacturing plant environment.
- Regular interaction with production equipment and shop-floor personnel.
- Occasional travel may be required for vendor visits, equipment reviews, or project-related activities.
What benefits do we offer?We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:
- Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
- Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs
Compensation DisclosureThe expected compensation for this position is between
$79,100 and $104,400 per year. This range reflects the anticipated compensation for the role, based on factors such as qualifications, experience and market conditions.
This job posting is for an existing position that is currently vacant.
Use of Artificial IntelligenceWe use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, to support the screening and evaluation of applicants for this role.
