Manufacturing Engineer

About ERMCO

ERMCO (Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative, Inc.) is a leading U.S. manufacturer of distribution transformers and engineered electrical solutions serving electric utilities, OEMs, and industrial customers across North America. Headquartered in Dyersburg, Tennessee, ERMCO delivers reliable, high-quality products that power homes, businesses, and communities every day.

With a commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, ERMCO is at the forefront of supporting grid modernization and the energy transition. Our vertically integrated operations, customer-focused culture, and investment in people and technology make ERMCO a trusted partner in delivering resilient, sustainable power infrastructure for the future.

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating manufacturing processes in the industrial plant by performing the following duties:

• Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods.
• Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from four-year college or university
• One or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers and the general public.

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
•  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to work harmoniously with other employees within his/her department and other departments with which they interface.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience)
• Annual bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Pension plan
• Paid time off and more

Additional Information

• This role is based at our company headquarters in Dyersburg, TN.
• Occasional travel to other manufacturing sites may be required.
• Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.

Join ERMCO and TRANSFORM your career.

Disclaimer:  This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, effort, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with it. Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned as required.