Overview:  We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer at our Huntley, IL location. Our Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for leading the effort to reduce cost, improve quality, review and create efficient production processes, implement Lean methodologies, as well as providing shop support by overseeing processes, troubleshooting, and developing tools and weld fixtures in a manufacturing environment.

 

This position will also involve assisting with managing ECRs/ECOs from manufacturing to engineering, creating and maintaining preventative maintenance processes and schedules, creating efficient production documentation, assisting in creation and support of assembly and test fixtures during regular production and prototyping of new products, new tooling research and acquisitions, and improving and maintaining ERP system information. 

 

Essential Responsibilities:  

Provide daily production supportPolitely collaborate with production personnel seeking methods to improve safety, quality, and efficiencyAssist with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) during product development stagesDesign systems and capture data by tracking trends through performance metricsDetermine and implement cost reductions by improving process efficienciesPerform and analyze root causes of failures, and create corrective action plansCreate, maintain, and audit preventative maintenance schedules for manufacturing equipmentAssist Maintenance to troubleshoot manufacturing equipment failures (tools, machines, and fixtures)Design in 3D SolidWorks; weld, machine, assembly and test fixtures for fabricated and machined componentsAssist with incoming change requests from engineering and manufacturingAssist manufacturing with prototypesCreate and define documented process flowsValidate labor estimates by performing time studies on manufacturing buildsImplement Lean manufacturing and systems throughout the organizationOther duties, as assigned

 

Minimum Qualifications:  

Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Industrial, Manufacturing, Quality, Mechanical, or Related field3 years minimum previous experience in a manufacturing engineering roll. Design experience of weld fixtures and other manufacturing aides using 3D CADThorough understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Theory of Constraints and Six SigmaStrong knowledge and practical experience with mechanical design principlesAbility to develop, read, and comprehend mechanical drawingsKnowledge of ISO 9001 standards and compliance requirements, preferredWorking knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPointExperience in SolidWorks, preferred but not requiredGood oral and written skillsAbility to multi-task and function in a fast paced work environmentSelf-directed and able to prioritize responsibilities to meet deadlinesStrong desire to work within a team environment

Position Location: 12901 Jim Dhamer Dr, Huntley IL 60142

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