Manufacturing Engineer
Company: Michael Page
Location: South Elgin
Posted on: March 15, 2023
Job Description:
The Manufacturing Engineer will develop and improve production
processes by observing, improving, and implementing manufacturing
methods. This is a hands on role for a self starter type, who is
excited to be on the floor learning multiple manufacturing
processes.Client DetailsThe client is a metal
manufacturing/fabrication operation serving customers in the
automotive, medical device, and aerospace industries. With 5
facilities across Illinois and 2 more on the East Coast,
manufacturing operations continue to expand with customers in the
aerospace, automotive, and industrial markets.Our client places
strong emphasis on the training/education of their employees, and
this is evidenced by their practice of looking to promote from
within before going outside the organization.
Description
- Identify and implement continuous improvements to the company's
production processes.
- Document current production procedures and create company
standards to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the
production department.
- Evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and implementing
metrics to measure production performances as it relates to
quality, throughput, and on time performances.
- Observe and record the times, motions, methods and speeds of
production operations and the workers responsible for those
operations to establish standard production rates and to improve
efficiencies
- Develop, coordinate, and implement technical training for
employees.
- Collect, analyze, summarize and present production and process
data, information and trends to management.
- Estimate labor requirements, production times, and relative
costs to provide data for operational decisions. Drive continuous
improvement in labor costs through waste reduction, production
efficient, and operations improvement.
- Collaborate with Engineering and Production regarding tooling
life and design to ensure effectual production methods.
- Assist in the investigation and corrective actions of rejected
materials.
- Utilize various lean six sigma problem solving skills to
accurately perform root cause analysis.Profile
- Technical degree required
- 1-3 years experience in manufacturing engineering or other
relevant field
- Motivated self-starter who is interested in learning multiple
metal manufacturing processes
- Experience writing work instructions and doing Root Cause
Analysis
- Metallurgical experience is a plus
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skillsJob Offer
- Base salary $70,000-85,000 based on experience level
- 6% quarterly bonus
- 3% 401(k) match
- Great benefits package through Aetna
- 2 weeks PTO with 9 paid company holidays
- Investment in employee education, trainings, CEUs (tuition
reimbursement)MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status,
marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or
class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI
encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled,
protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
Keywords: Michael Page, Elgin , Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering , South Elgin, Illinois
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