Manufacturing Engineer

Sterling Engineering; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering is seeking a manufacturing process professional to develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes in Buffalo Grove, IL. You will work with management, engineering, and teams to optimize production times, staffing, and costs while applying statistical methods to identify needs and drive solutions.

The role involves leading DFMEA sessions, applying Lean principles, and training others, with occasional travel to customer and plant locations.

Qualifications

• Leans manufacturing principles and FMEA/PFMEA.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Pro/E or SolidWorks.
• Strong technical problem-solving abilities and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement manufacturing process improvements focused on quality, efficiency, and cost.
• Evaluate production times, staffing requirements, and manufacturing costs to support management decisions.
• Develop and coordinate project plans, manage project activities, and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Lead DFMEA sessions to identify and mitigate potential design risks.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles, FMEA, and continuous improvement practices to improve manufacturing processes.
• Provide technical support and training while collaborating with management, engineering, and other teams.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, improve resource utilization, and support overall business performance.
• Travel up to 10% to customer and manufacturing locations as needed.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

FMEA

PFMEA

Gemba events

Problem solving

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Pro/E

SolidWorks

Job description

Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes. Support production planning and decision-making by evaluating production times, staffing requirements, and costs while working closely with management, engineering, and other teams. Will also provide technical support, training, and process improvement expertise while using statistical methods to identify manufacturing needs and develop solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement manufacturing process improvements focused on quality, efficiency, and cost
• Evaluate production times, staffing requirements, and manufacturing costs to support management decisions
• Develop and coordinate project plans, manage project activities, and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
• Lead DFMEA sessions to identify and mitigate potential design risks
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles, FMEA, and continuous improvement practices to improve manufacturing processes
• Provide technical support and training while collaborating with management, engineering, and other teams
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, improve resource utilization, and support overall business performance
• Travel up to 10% to customer and manufacturing locations as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, or 3–6 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, FMEA, PFMEA, and Gemba events
• At least 6 months of experience with AutoCAD, Pro/E, or SolidWorks
• Exceptional technical, problem-solving, and reasoning skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively as part of a team