Manufacturing/Process Improvement Engineer

Founded in 1978, DMI Companies, a family-owned business, is a leading manufacturer of HVAC accessories, serving the commercial, industrial, and residential markets through a broad network of domestic and international distributors. At DMI Companies, we are driven by a clear mission: to serve the building industry with trusted, sustainable solutions engineered for performance. Guided by a vision to shape the future of indoor environments, we continue to lead the way as an accomplished Lean Enterprise and Sustainable World Class Manufacturer.

Our success is powered by people who live our core values every day - championing the organization, going above and beyond, and remaining flexible and resourceful in a fast‑moving industry. These values create a culture where innovation thrives, collaboration is encouraged, and employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact.

If you're looking to join a company committed to growth, sustainability, and excellence, DMI offers an environment where your contributions truly matter.

OVERVIEW

This role is responsible for increasing revenue and improving profitability within their Strategic Business Unit (SBU) through the application of Lean Manufacturing principles, Manufacturing Engineering excellence, continuous improvement, cost reduction, waste elimination, and effective Project Management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be an active member of the SBU Efficiency Team seeking to identify, develop, and implement cost reduction opportunities throughout the factory and product lines.
• Be a project management professional, planning, scheduling, and leading all projects to successful completion in the shortest possible time, at the lowest possible cost, and always on time, and at or below budget.
• Become the resident expert in Manufacturing Engineering techniques and principles related to equipment, products, and processes under his/her responsibility.
• Monitor and analyze production cost data to prioritize SBU Efficiency Team efforts to significantly reduce and control costs, increase production efficiencies (parts per hour), and increase throughput.
• Champion the use of automation through the integration of new technologies.
• Be an expert in solids modeling (SM), utilizing SM techniques in all machinery and process documentation, including advanced techniques such as animation, and 3-D models.
• Be the technical expert for all equipment utilized in their area of responsibility.
• Identify all critical to quality (CTQ) processes and parameters and provide procedures, sign offs, product documentation, and training to production operators.
• Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Perform a variety of complicated tasks utilizing a wide degree of creativity and latitude.
• Travel may be occasionally required

EDUCATION & SKILLS

• 4-year Engineering Degree required; typical degrees would be:
  • BME – Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
  • BSME – Bachelor of Science of Mechanical Engineering
  • BMET - Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Technology
  • BSIE - Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering
• Product development Experience 2 to 5 years
• NPDP certification a plus
• Experienced in VOC (Voice of the customer) a plus
• Rapid Product development techniques a plus
• QFD, 3P, X-functional teams
• Project management experience
• Microsoft Project experience a plus
• PMP certification a plus
• Work experience in a manufacturing environment, concepts, practices and procedures
• Metals Manufacturing Experience Preferred, ideally, sheet metal
• Solids modeling experience
• Knowledge of Lean and/or Six Sigma concepts
• MS Office Suite experience

WHY JOIN DMI COMPANIES?

DMI Companies is committed to being a preferred employer, and our comprehensive benefits package reflects that commitment. Our offerings meet or exceed national benchmarks and are designed to support your health, financial well‑being, and work–life balance. Benefits include:

• Generous employer contributions toward medical, dental, and vision coverage
• HSA employer contributions when enrolled in an HSA‑eligible medical plan
• Company‑paid Life, AD&D, Short‑Term Disability, and Long‑Term Disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program, including will preparation and identity‑theft assistance
• 401(k) plan with pre‑tax and Roth options, plus a dollar‑for‑dollar company match up to 6%
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 10 paid holidays