Manufacturing Engineer

DuPage Machine Products; Bloomingdale (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401K plan with employer match

Job summary

A manufacturing firm is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Bloomingdale, IL. This full-time role focuses on evaluating and improving manufacturing processes to balance cost and quality. Responsibilities include designing research programs, developing processes, and resolving operational issues. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, has relevant experience, and is skilled in communication and leadership. Benefits include health insurance and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in manufacturing or a related area.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical manufacturing processes, including assembly and testing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate manufacturing processes through research and design.
• Maintain technical knowledge through workshops and publications.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and product improvement.
• Provide technical expertise related to manufacturing operations.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of mechanical manufacturing processes

Fluency in written and spoken English

Proficiency with CAD Software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

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The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible to evaluate alternatives leading to the development and implementation of manufacturing processes on new and existing products to achieve an optimum relationship between cost and quality. This position is responsible for every aspect of process engineering, industrial engineering, and production standard costs, tooling/equipment procurement, improving operating performance, identifying and reducing waste, and troubleshooting in assigned areas of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators
• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Identify opportunities or implement changes to improve products or reduce costs using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards, or product design, materials and parts
• Determine root causes of failures using statistical methods and recommend changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods
• Evaluate manufactured products according to specifications and quality standards
• Incorporate new methods and processes to improve existing operations
• Investigate or resolve operational problems such as material use variances or bottlenecks
• Prepare documentation for new manufacturing processes or engineering procedures
• Provide technical expertise or support related to manufacturing
• Coordinate activities in scrap reduction, elimination of rework, material variances, labor variances, safety & ergonomic evaluations, and overall continuous improvement in assigned areas
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports
• Read and interpret customer and industry specifications
• Maintain proper documentation (traceability, customer requirements…) and complete production routers

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or applicable field
• Knowledge of mechanical manufacturing processes, including assembly and testing
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• 0-3 Years of experience in the manufacturing field or in a related area
• Proficiency with use of CAD Software, AutoCAD a plus

Benefits

Excellent benefit package including health, dental, life insurance, and short-term disability. 401K plan with employer match. Salary commensurate with experience.

Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance.

Job Details

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: starting at $70,000

Location

Bloomingdale, IL 60108 (Required)
In person work location.