2nd Shift Manufacturing Engineer — Lean & Process Optimization

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Wellness Program

PTO/Holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company-mt

Job summary

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a business segment of Element Solutions Inc., seeks a Manufacturing Engineering professional for 2nd shift (2:00 PM – 10:30 PM) to support product lifecycle, ensure manufacturability, and drive Lean improvements across production lines.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Engineering, 3+ years in high-volume environments, and strengths in DFM, PFMEA, DOE, IQ/OQ/PQ. Preferred: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, SQL, JDE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in semiconductor or highly regulated industries.
• Hands-on experience with Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and process optimization.
• Knowledgeable in Design for Manufacturing (DFM), PFMEA, DOE, process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and process capability analysis.
• Experienced in fast-paced, high-volume production environments.

Responsibilities

• Support product development by ensuring manufacturability, quality, and scalability.
• 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

DFM

PFMEA

DOE

IQ/OQ/PQ

Quality systems

Quality metrics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

SQL

JDE

Job description

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a business segment of Element Solutions Inc., seeks a Manufacturing Engineering professional for 2nd shift (2:00 PM – 10:30 PM) to support product lifecycle, ensure manufacturability, and drive Lean improvements across production lines.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Engineering, 3+ years in high-volume environments, and strengths in DFM, PFMEA, DOE, IQ/OQ/PQ. Preferred: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, SQL, JDE.