Assembly Engineer

Innovative Staff Solutions; Nashville (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative Staff Solutions is seeking an Assembly Manufacturing Engineer in Nashville, Illinois. This role involves coordinating new product launches and designing assembly processes for manufacturing operations. Ideal candidates should have a B.S. degree in engineering, along with experience in manufacturing operations, particularly in assembly engineering. Responsibilities include improving process efficiency and mentoring junior engineers while maintaining a focus on safety and quality in the assembly line design.

Qualifications

• 2 years of assembly manufacturing engineering experience preferred.
• Experience in the Automotive Industry or assembly-related field is preferred.
• Candidates without degree but with substantial manufacturing work experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage program/product quotes and launches for Assembly operation.
• Design and supervise installation of assembly processes and equipment.
• Investigate process problems using problem-solving methodologies.

Skills

Manufacturing operations experience

Assembly manufacturing engineering

Computer skills in business applications

Auto-Cad proficiency

Robotics experience

Communication skills

Supervisory skills

Education

B.S. degree in engineering discipline

Job description

General Job Duties

• Responsible for coordination and management of new program/product quotes and launches for Assembly operation.
• Designs and supervises installation of assembly process and equipment.
• Assists manufacturing in continuous process improvements and problem solving.

Specific Job Duties

• Develop manufacturing processes for new product/programs. (Specify assembly equipment, establish process flow, estimate labor requirements, develop work instructions, design and implement error proofing, etc.). Prepare quote and other customer required submissions.
• Establish production floor layouts that promote lean manufacturing concepts and effective usage of space.
• Coordinate department responsibilities for launches of new programs. Provide leadership and audit the process for manufacturing effectiveness and quality.
• Represent Nascote at assembly plants for problem evaluation or during launches.
• Represent Nascote at vendor shops to validate machines prior to delivery.
• Investigate process problems using the 8D or similar problem-solving methodologies. Lead teams to effective solutions.
• Periodically re-evaluate assembly processes for improved throughput, labor utilization, and quality.
• Prepare Engineering Change documents and follow up as the changes move through departments.
• Must be competent in and utilize AIAG "Core Tools"
• Utilize effective communication skills.
• Work various shifts, overtime, and weekends when required.
• Make safety a top priority in work behavior and assembly line design.
• Mentor entry level Assembly Manufacturing Engineers.

Skills/Experience Required

• Past work in manufacturing operations in an engineering or technical capacity.
• Preferred 2 years of assembly manufacturing engineering experience.
• Must be computer skilled in a variety of common business and engineering applications and able to learn new applications quickly.
• Competent in use of Auto-Cad.
• Preferred experience with robotics.
• Must be able to provide statements of work and effectively communicate with and manage equipment suppliers.
• Must have the ability to be well presented to the customer and maintain composure in challenging situations.
• Able to assume supervisory duties and be effective at performing tasks through others.

Educational Requirements

• B.S. degree in engineering discipline (required).
• Experience in the Automotive Industry or another assembly related field (preferred).
• In special circumstances, candidates who have not met the required education, but have substantial manufacturing work experience that is applicable to the job may be considered.