2nd-Shift Manufacturing Engineer - Lean & Process Innovation

Element Solutions Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Job summary

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a business segment of Element Solutions Inc, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering professional to support 2nd shift operations and lead Lean initiatives. The role emphasizes manufacturability, risk assessment, and cross-functional collaboration across the product lifecycle.

You will drive process improvements, validation, and equipment qualification while mentoring staff and ensuring compliance with SOPs and regulatory standards in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with Lean manufacturing, CI, and process optimization.
• Knowledge of DFM, PFMEA, DOE, IQ/OQ/PQ, and process capability analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturability, quality, and scalability in product development.
• Provide manufacturing input, assess risks, and support project execution.
• Monitor KPIs, troubleshoot issues, and drive data-driven improvements.
• Lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to improve cost, quality, and efficiency.
• Manage process changes, validation, and equipment qualification.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Develop work instructions and train operations staff.
• Plan and qualify tooling and equipment to support production.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Process optimization

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

SQL

JDE

Job description

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a business segment of Element Solutions Inc, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering professional to support 2nd shift operations and lead Lean initiatives. The role emphasizes manufacturability, risk assessment, and cross-functional collaboration across the product lifecycle.

You will drive process improvements, validation, and equipment qualification while mentoring staff and ensuring compliance with SOPs and regulatory standards in a fast-paced,