Lean Manufacturing Engineer — 2nd Shift, Electronics

Lonestar State College; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness program

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Element Solutions MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions seeks a Manufacturing Engineering professional to support our 2nd shift (2:00 PM to 10:30 PM) manufacturing operations, ensure SOP compliance, and partner with cross‑functional teams to drive continuous improvement.

You will lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, optimize processes, validate equipment, develop work instructions, and train operations staff to sustain production readiness for new and existing products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with Lean manufacturing and process optimization.
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), PFMEA, DOE, IQ/OQ/PQ, and process capability analysis.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-volume production environments.
• Familiar with cleanroom operations, contamination control, and regulatory standards.
• Preferred: experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, SQL, JDE, and structured problem-solving techniques.

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

Six Sigma

Process optimization

DFM/DFX

DOE

Root cause analysis

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

SQL

JDE

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

SQL

JDE

Job description

Element Solutions MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions seeks a Manufacturing Engineering professional to support our 2nd shift (2:00 PM to 10:30 PM) manufacturing operations, ensure SOP compliance, and partner with cross‑functional teams to drive continuous improvement.

You will lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, optimize processes, validate equipment, develop work instructions, and train operations staff to sustain production readiness for new and existing products.