Sr. Engineer II _Share by Email_ _Share on LinkedIn_ Share on X (http://www.x.com/intent/post?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.oatey.com%2Fsearch%2Fjobdetails%2Fdetails%2Fe4ca90c7-709a-492a-a89d-353908bc501f%3Futm\_campaign%3Dss\_tw) _Share on Facebook_ Apply (https://wd5.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/oatey/Oatey\_External\_/job/Omaha-NE-Manufacturing/Sr-Engineer-II\_R6320-1/apply) Apply (Existing Employee) + Req #:R6320 + Facility Name:Omaha, NE (Manufacturing) + Facility Address:4334 S. 67th StreetOmaha, NE + Posted Date:3/7/2025 **Why Oatey?** Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries, with a commitment to delivering quality, building trust and improving lives. Today, Oatey operates a comprehensive manufacturing and distribution network comprised of industry leading family of companies: Oatey, Cherne, Keeney, Quick Drain, Hercules, Dearborn, GF Thompson, William H. Harvey, Masters, Contact, Belanger, Lansas, and Durgo. At Oatey, we're doing big things — and by joining us, you'll have the chance to do big things too. You can build a strong career in an innovative, inclusive, high-performance environment, with the confidence that your company cares — about you, our customers and our world. **Ready to make an impact in a place where you matter?** **Position Summary** This position is responsible to improve and develop machines, tools, equipment, and processes for effective production while ensuring that safety, quality, and productivity goals can be achieved daily. This position supports the leadership team and works with the manufacturing plant industrial maintenance technicians. **Position Responsibilities** + Develop safe procedures and lock out/tag out instructions for new and existing equipment and processes + Advanced skill in reading and interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports to improve processes or equipment + Investigate equipment failures and performance issues to diagnose root causes of safety, quality, or productivity issues and make recommendations to maintenance for resolution + Understand potential chemical reactions and chemical compatibilities for new and existing processes + High proficiency in capital projects, including estimating costs, obtaining quotes, and presenting recommendations for process and facilities equipment and construction projects. Advanced skill in handling related project documents, including RFQ (requests for quotes), quote comparisons, PRA (purchase request authorization), purchase contracts, Gantt charts, and others as required. + Prioritize project requests with manufacturing leadership and other internal customers. Coordinate execution of projects with Maintenance and Production teams. + Write standard work for processes and set target production rates + Apply lean and continuous improvement management principles throughout the department’s daily activities + Flexible work schedule to include coordination of 24-hour on-call service to manufacturing maintenance and off-shift problem resolution + Establish and maintain a working environment conducive to positive morale, individual style, quality, creativity, and teamwork + Other duties as assigned **Knowledge and Experience** + 6-10 years of manufacturing engineering experience + Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications + Strong leadership and communication skills, both verbal and written + Excellent interpersonal skills including listening, coaching, and conflict resolution. + Working knowledge of all applicable OSHA standards including lockout/tag out, confined spaces, blood borne pathogens, machine guarding, hazardous communication, personal protective equipment, etc. + Experience with and prior utilization of continuous improvement manufacturing concepts, including lean and Six Sigma methodology. + Working experience with FMEA + Advanced knowledge of PLC programming required + Intermediate knowledge of HMI programming required + Experience with packaging equipment in a chemical processing environment preferred + Advanced skill in preparing project scope assessments, capital plan authorization, vendor assessments/selection, etc. required + Advanced knowledge of 2D (AutoCAD) and 3D (Solidworks) drafting required **Education and Certification** · Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline is required. At Oatey we are committed to help our Associates grow their career. Apply today and grow with Oatey! **Oatey Total Rewards** + Generous paid time off programs and paid company holidays to support flexibility and work-life balance + Annual Discretionary Cash Profit Sharing + 401(k) with competitive company match + Market leading health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance offerings for associates and qualified dependents + Significant company contribution to Health Savings Account with a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) + Short-Term and Long-Term Disability income protection coverage at no cost to associates + Paid Maternity and Paid Parental Leave + Tuition reimbursement + A robust suite of complementary benefits to support associate well being **Equal Opportunity Employer** The Oatey family of companies are an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We recruit, employ, promote, and offer competitive pay for all jobs without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.