Lean Manufacturing Engineer - Boost Efficiency & Quality

Kaney Inc.; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaney Inc. in Rockford, IL seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to advance lean manufacturing, develop methods, and mentor shop floor teams to deliver quality, safety, and cost improvements.

You will design processes, create time standards, and support tooling with a focus on continuous improvement. Responsibilities include standards development, process documentation, capital equipment justification, and collaboration with engineering, management, and production staff to ensure effective production

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of blueprints and GD&T.
• Proficient in Solidworks.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communications skills, excellent phone, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact with people at all levels are required.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing methods, labor utilization standards, and cost analysis to promote efficient staff and facility utilization.
• Uses Lean methodologies to improve processes.
• Involved with both short and long-term planning activities.
• Be a mentor for shop-floor personnel in the use of existing and new manufacturing processes.

Skills

Blueprints & GD&T

Strong communication

Education

Associates degree in Engineering related field

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

Kaney Inc. in Rockford, IL seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to advance lean manufacturing, develop methods, and mentor shop floor teams to deliver quality, safety, and cost improvements.

You will design processes, create time standards, and support tooling with a focus on continuous improvement. Responsibilities include standards development, process documentation, capital equipment justification, and collaboration with engineering, management, and production staff to ensure effective production