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My client is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to perform the analysis of methods, processes, tools, and systems required for manufacturing and fabrication activities. This role also performs research and analysis tasks on product, customer, marketing, and system requirements to determine feasibility of design. This position reports to the Quality Manager and is located in Niles, Illinois.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead small groups focused on continuous improvements and provide technical expertise solving process problems;
- Coordinate and communicate with other departments (Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, etc.);
- Troubleshoot equipment and part defects; implement corrective actions quickly and effectively;
- Create and manage process documentation such as work instructions and set-up instructions;
- Develop new manufacturing equipment and processes; write equipment specifications;
- Design fixtures, jigs, packaging and storage systems to improve efficiency in manufacturing and material handling processes;
- Optimize the manufacturing process to improve quality and material flow, while reducing cycle times and set-up times;
- Provide training for new and modified processes;
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Work Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering;
- Minimum of three (3) years of engineering experience in an industrial manufacturing environment required;
- Experience with the development, installation, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment and processes;
- Experience as a leader of cost focused solutions to manufacturing issues;
- Manufacturing or Industrial engineering experience in an OEM a plus;
- Understanding of lean manufacturing, JIT, OEE, line sequencing, KANBAN, etc.;
- Experience leading Kaizen events is highly desirable;
- Strong interpersonal skills and organization aptitude;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Must possess strong computer skills (Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, CAD programs, etc.).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $83,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Work setting:
Application Question(s):
- Will you now or in the future require any sort of visa sponsorship to work in the US?
- The position pays $80000 to $83,000 range. What is your salary requirement?
Experience:
- hands on field / shop: 3 years (Preferred)
- manufacturing knowledge of processes: 3 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Niles, IL 60714 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person