Manufacturing Engineer

Elgin, IL 60124

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Manufacturing / Process Engineering Job Number: 54243413 Compensation: $90,000 / year

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer

The Manufacturing Engineer supports production and processes for CNC machining centers as well as for the processes of assembling CNC lathes. This involves supporting lean initiatives, continuous improvement projects, and standardization to support ISO 9001. Provides technical solutions regarding CNC programming, routing development, assembly process development and improvement, and tooling/fixture design. 

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial or related). 
  • Six Sigma Belt training preferred.
  • 3+ years of experience in CAD/CAM required (i.e. AutoCAD, Solidworks, MasterCam, SmartCam, etc.). 
  • Knowledge of CNC machine programming.
  • Should have strong leadership capabilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong working knowledge of manufacturing processes required.
  • Project management experience.
  • ERP experience (JD Edwards preferred).

Responsibilities:

  • Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished product and process capabilities; establishing standards; and support resources to maintain and document processes.
  • Evaluates manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations and participation from operators.
  • Analyze, evaluate, promote and oversee implementation of production improvements and cost reduction ideas using lean methodology. Lead process-related projects from inception to full implementation.
  • Facilitate continuous improvement throughout the location. Utilize Lean tool expertise (5S, Standard Work, DMAIC, Material Flow, etc.) to drive continuous improvements.
  • Coordinate new product release from Product Engineering to Manufacturing.
  • Coordinate/implement engineering changes among engineering, assembly and quality teams
  • Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors
  • Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
  • Maintains product and process data base by writing computer programs; entering data.
  • Completes design and development projects by training and guiding technicians.

Salary:  $80,000 to $100,000 based on experience
Benefits:  Health / Life insurance, 401(k), Vacation, Paid Holidays and Long-term Disability. 



Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. #inauto

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Steve Stabley
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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

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