Rodney Hunt
Water control equipment manufacturer
Manufacturing Process Engineer
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or process engineering role, with a strong focus on sheet metal and welding operations.
- Experience developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures for fabrication and welding.
- Proficiency in computer-aided design software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD and familiarity with enterprise resource planning systems.
- Strong understanding of MIG, TIG, and Stick welding techniques, metal forming, and fabrication equipment.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
- Problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, custom-manufacturing environment.
- Develop, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for sheet metal and welding processes.
- Analyze current manufacturing workflows and identify opportunities to improve cost, quality, safety, and efficiency.
- Design and optimize work methods, tools, fixtures, and layouts for sheet metal forming, cutting, and welding operations.
- Collaborate with design engineers to ensure manufacturability of custom metal components and welded assemblies.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for fabrication and welding-related production issues.
- Support Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to drive continuous improvement.
- Assist in selecting, justifying, and commissioning capital equipment for welding and sheet metal fabrication.
- Train production personnel on new Standard Operating Procedures, equipment, and safety procedures specific to welding and fabrication.
- Monitor production metrics and implement data-driven process improvements.
- Ensure compliance with internal specifications and industry standards such as AWS D1.1, ASME, AISC, and ISO 9001.
- Partner with Quality Assurance to validate and audit fabrication and welding processes.
- Support organizational safety programs and ensure adherence to Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations.
- A Professional Engineering license or progress toward licensure.
- Experience working with custom-engineered, made-to-order products.
- Knowledge of ASME, AWS, AISC, and ISO 9001 standards related to metal fabrication and welded structures.
- Familiarity with Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, Statistical Process Control, and root cause analysis tools.
About the company
Rodney Hunt is a manufacturer of water-control gates, valves, and engineered flow-control equipment. The company designs, fabricates, installs, and services products used in water, wastewater, hydropower, and industrial infrastructure. It serves municipal utilities, engineering firms, contractors, industrial operators, and public agencies. Its operating model centers on engineered-to-order manufacturing supported by project management, field service, and aftermarket work. Teams work across engineering, fabrication, machining, quality, project management, field service, and sales. Its work connects water infrastructure equipment expertise with coordinated delivery for utilities and infrastructure owners.
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Newburgh, New York
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Rodney Hunt posted $30 million FY2025-26 revenue and $1.3 million PAT.
- Management projected $35-36 million revenue and profitability for FY2026-27 on August 12, 2026.
- Orange facility expansion and Saudi subsidiary formation widen capacity and Middle East reach.
What critics are saying
- US tariff frictions delayed Rodney Hunt shipments by ₹25-30 crore in February 2026.
- Jash flagged Rodney Hunt revenue down 11% year-on-year in Q1FY27, pressuring momentum.
- Public plans target March 2028 Orange expansion; any execution slip hurts replacement cycles and bidding.
What makes Rodney Hunt unique
- Rodney Hunt sells engineered water-control gates, stop logs, and tainter gates for dams.
- Its product line spans cast iron, stainless steel, aluminum, composites, and HDPE.
- Jash Engineering keeps Rodney Hunt in Orange, while expanding U.S. manufacturing capacity.
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