Facilities Engineer

Flex; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is seeking an Industrial/Facilities Engineer to apply engineering values to design, modify or develop facilities, testing, machines, or processes used in manufacturing products.

The role emphasizes feasibility analysis, project leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver efficient plant solutions. You will work with CAD tools, analyze technical data, and stay current with industry developments while guiding project teams to implement improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum of 6+ years as Industrial or Facilities Engineer or related area
• Proficient in AutoCAD
• Ability to read, research and interpret technical journals, government regulations, and financial documents
• Excellent written and verbal communication, ability to present to groups of managers, customers and vendors

Responsibilities

• Researches facility products or equipment specifications and performance requirements to define producible designs
• Researches engineering proposals, process requirements and related data for industrial facilities machinery and equipment design
• Defines feasibility of designing new plant facilities equipment or modifying existing facilities considering costs, space, time, and other factors
• Provides technical facility information concerning manufacturing techniques, materials, properties and process advantages and limitations
• Compiles and researches facilities data to establish performance standards for equipment
• Keeps abreast of technical changes by studying industry publications
• Uses CAD/CAE software to perform engineering tasks
• Guides projects and project teams

Skills

Engineering expertise

Project leadership

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

General Purpose

Applies engineering values to design, modify or develop facilities, testing, machines, equipment or processes used in processing or manufacturing products.

Principle Accountabilities

• Researches facility products or equipment specifications and performance requirements to define designs which can be produced by existing manufacturing or processing facilities and methods.
• Researches engineering proposals, process requirements and related technical data pertaining to industrial facilities machinery and equipment design.
• Defines feasibility of designing new plant facilities equipment or modifying existing facilities considering costs, available space, time limitations, company planning and other technical and economic factors.
• Provides technical facilities information concerning manufacturing or processing techniques, materials, properties and process advantages and limitations which affect long range plant and product engineering planning.
• Compiles and researches facilities research data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified equipment.
• Studies engineering and technical publications to keep abreast of technical changes and developments in industry.
• Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
• Guides projects and project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred or equivalent experience and training.
• Minimum of 6 plus years of experience as an Industrial or Facilities Engineer or related area.
• Demonstrates advanced operations, technical and people and/or process skills as well as customer (external and internal) relationship skills.
• Demonstrates expert knowledge of the function and a thorough comprehension of Flex’s and related business.
• Proficient in AutoCAD
• Ability to read, research and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.
• Ability to read, research, and interpret common technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to acknowledge to common inquiries or complaints from customers and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to effectively present information and acknowledge to questions from groups of managers, customers and vendors.

Preferred

• Certified Plant Engineer (CPE) certificate

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Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [e-mail] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).