Manufacturing Engineer

Ambe; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking a Business Development Lead/Account Manager in Chicago, IL. This full-time role focuses on improving production processes and requires a two-year college education with relevant experience. Benefits include medical and vision insurance along with relocation support. Approximately 20% travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in manufacturing and assembly operations or equivalent education and experience.
• Good mechanical/technical skills.
• Able to maintain confidential information.
• Approximately 20% travel required.

Responsibilities

• Support production in reducing/eliminating downtime or scrap.
• Create and maintain documentation such as Process Flow, PFMEA, and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Support error-proofing methodologies and cell layout enhancements.
• Facilitate continuous improvement processes.

Skills

Labor analysis (time studies)

AutoCAD experience

Windows applications (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint)

Mechanical/technical skills

Leadership abilities

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Two-year college education

Job description

Overview

Detroit, Michigan - Business Development Lead/Account Manager at Ambe. Manufacturing Engineering. Direct Hire. Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities

• Support production in reducing/eliminating equipment and tooling downtime or scrap, utilizing good analytical methodologies.
• Create and maintain Process Flow, PFMEA, Standard Operating Procedures and Line Balance documentation.
• Meet or exceed labor content standards utilizing good assembly methodologies and ergonomics.
• Support and maintain error-proofing methodologies, cell layout enhancements and update Master CAD layouts.
• Support and develop department or maintenance projects/activities with good engineering direction. Take part or facilitate the team Lean strategies and methodologies and/or Six Sigma activities.
• Facilitate process/continued improvement.
• Support, cost estimate and document all engineering changes.
• Initiate actions to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformance relating to product, process and systems. Implement interim processes as required to correct or contain all non-conformances.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing/mechanical processes and equipment (PLC, torque tools and equipment).
• Document all activities as required.
• Adhere to all company guidelines for Emergency Evacuation to ensure employee safety.

Limits of Authority

• Advise Department Manager of situations that may pose a significant risk to the program, product assurance, facilities, employee safety or customer satisfaction results.
• Initiate actions to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformance relating to product, process and systems.
• Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process or system.
• Initiate, recommend or provide solutions through the appropriate channels and verify implementation.
• Control further processing and delivery of nonconforming product until the deficiency is corrected.
• Initiate project RFQs with supporting documentation to be signed.
• Quote or negotiate pricing and timing from vendors for equipment and tooling.
• Maintain and obtain approvals for facility layouts and process documentation.
• Assist and support project management timelines.

Requirements

• Two-year minimum college education and one year of experience in manufacturing and assembly operations or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Skills in labor analysis (time studies).
• AutoCAD experience.
• Windows applications (Excel, Word, Project, Management, PowerPoint).
• Good mechanical/technical skills.
• Possess excellent leadership abilities, organizational and communication skills.
• Able to maintain confidential information.
• Approximately 20% travel required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Relocation for this role is available and will be a one-time lump sum bonus.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Industries

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• Manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance