Manufacturing Engineer

Socomec Group; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Socomec Group is seeking a Manufacturing Expert to optimize facilities and equipment to meet operational goals in a safe, reliable, and scalable manner.

You will lead capacity expansion, drive capital projects, and implement best practices across production areas, collaborating with Supply Chain and Engineering. Strong analytical skills and a safety-first mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related) or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of relevant manufacturing experience.
• Experience in engineer-to-order, configure-to-order, or custom product manufacturing.
• Experience selecting, procuring, and installing capital equipment and overall project management.
• Six Sigma/Lean or similar certification preferred.
• Experience with ISO9001 and ISO14001 quality and environmental systems.
• Promote a safety-first culture and identify risks early.

Responsibilities

• Develop facility layouts to optimize workflow, material movement, safety, and space utilization.
• Coordinate facility modifications and expansions with Supply Chain.
• Oversee machine shop equipment performance and identify equipment needs.
• Research, evaluate, and select equipment suppliers and integrators.
• Lead implementation of best manufacturing practices and new processes/equipment.
• Support production with technical problem-solving and error-proofing strategies.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Project management

Initiative

Innovation

Organizational abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Socomec Group (Socomec) is a global leader in electrical equipment engineering and manufacturing, specializing in low voltage energy performance.

Socomec NAM is Socomec's organization overseeing all operations in North America.

About This Role

This is a key role within the Operations Team that will serve as a manufacturing expert, ensuring that the organization’s facilities and manufacturing equipment effectively support operational goals by delivering safe, reliable and scalable solutions. This role will investigate new manufacturing methods and equipment to improve overall manufacturing operations and will lead capacity expansion and new capital equipment projects.

Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• Develop facility layouts to optimize workflow, material movement, safety, and space utilization
• Coordinate facility modifications, expansions, and infrastructure improvements with Supply Chain
• Oversee machine shop equipment performance
• Identify manufacturing equipment needs based on production requirements
• Research, evaluate, and select equipment suppliers and integrators
• Work with production staff to identify best manufacturing practices and implement them across all areas of production
• Investigate industry best practices and emerging technologies and enhance manufacturing methods
• Support production with technical problem-solving and the introduction of new processes and equipment
• Assist in reducing manufacturing errors
• Lead and contribute to corrective and preventive action initiatives, including resolution of customer complaints and deployment of robust error-proofing strategies in production. Ensure production team is assembling the product accurately as designed
• When required, provide support to Supply Chain or Engineering in the evaluation of new or existing suppliers, items, or equipment from a manufacturability standpoint

Essential Qualifications, Experience, And Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related) or equivalent experience
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working in engineer-to-order, configure-to-order, or custom product manufacturing
• Experience in selecting, procuring, and installing capital equipment including overall project management
• Certification in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or similar methodologies preferred
• Experience with ISO9001 and ISO14001 quality and environmental systems
• Promote and support a safety-first culture
• Identify risks early and implement preventive measures
• Collaborate with Corporate Safety as needed
• Strong commitment to environmentally responsible manufacturing practices
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proven success implementing new processes, equipment, and tooling
• Results-driven with strong initiative
• Resourceful, innovative, and energetic
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
• Strong project management and organizational abilities

Compensation range: $85,000 - $95,000 USD

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Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities to support participation of candidates in all aspects of the recruitment process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

All applications are reviewed directly by the Socomec North America Talent Acquisition team and other human reviewers. No automated or AI-based systems are used to make decisions in the application review process.

We thank all those who apply. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.