Manufacturing Engineer

thyssenkrupp

Danville (IL)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading industrial and technology group is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join their team in Danville, Illinois. The ideal candidate will develop and implement improvements related to equipment reliability and efficiency while achieving OEE and scrap goals. A Bachelor's degree in mechanical/industrial engineering is required, along with 2 years of relevant experience. This is a full-time position with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

2 years of engineering experience preferred in manufacturing or related field.
Ability to maintain a safe working environment.

Responsibilities

Achieve and maintain OEE and scrap goals.
Develop and implement improvements for equipment reliability and efficiency.
Collaborate with different engineering teams for complex solutions.

Skills

Technical skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/industrial engineering or similar field

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer at thyssenkrupp

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thyssenkrupp is an international industrial and technology group with around 98,000 employees. In the fiscal year 2023/2024, the company generated sales of €35 billion in 47 countries. Its business activities are bundled in five segments: Automotive Technology, Decarbon Technologies, Materials Services, Steel Europe and Marine Systems. With extensive technology know‑how, the businesses develop innovative solutions for the challenges of the future, especially in the fields of climate protection, the energy transition, digital transformation in the industry and mobility of the future.

Company Presentation

Dynamic Components is one of the world’s automotive industry leading partners for development and manufacturing of highly complex, state‑of‑the‑art drivetrain technologies for both combustion engines and electric motors. Worldwide, 10 locations with 3,800 employees produce over 25 million drivetrain components per year. The product portfolio includes camshafts and cylinder head cover modules for the valve train as well as rotor shafts for battery electric vehicles.

Our electrical A/C compressor, designed for the natural refrigerant CO₂, sets new standards in efficient and sustainable thermal management.

With precision and passion, we are enabling our customers in the automotive industry to achieve their emission and sustainability targets for more than 30 years.

Your Responsibilities

Summary

The Manufacturing Engineering department is an elite team that promotes technical and interpersonal skill development. This department is flexible and welcomes diversity of thought as they tackle projects with significant impact on both financial and operating resources in the organization.

The Manufacturing Engineer is an integral part of the Manufacturing Engineering and S2QDC Teams. This position is responsible for achieving and maintaining OEE and scrap goals for a specified area of responsibility. This person is responsible to develop and implement improvements that include equipment reliability and efficiency, technician and operator skills, and cost optimizations. This person works within the Manufacturing Engineering and S2QDC Teams to improve production and quality metrics and to provide the appropriate engineering support for the respective production area.

The Manufacturing Engineer serves as an engaged and trusted source in the organization. Success in this role is measured by the achievement of balanced scorecard metrics including Safety, Sustainability, Quality, Delivery, Productivity and Cost.

Maintains a safe working environment by complying with all safety and environmental policies in the workplace. Advocates for and promotes a safe work environment by reporting Near Misses and/or other safety and environmental hazards, wearing all required PPE and encouraging others to do the same.
Supports maintenance to initiate, develop, monitor and maintain short‑term, mid‑term and long‑term maintenance plans, based on a thorough understanding of equipment requirements and resource availability.
Responsible for all major technical issues on respective production areas, such as but not limited to resources coordination and management during breakdowns. Support high level maintenance activities in respective production areas during breakdowns.
Identify and implement engineering solutions to improve overall cost of production. Performs return on investment calculations for small projects to prove out its value.
Works with the respective team members to define and implement action plan items and Poke Yoke systems.
Collaborate with Controls Engineers, Tooling Technicians, and Engineering Specialists to implement complex engineering solutions. Understand, advocate, and adhere to all Safety, Quality, and 6S policies and standards within tk. 17. Has authority to stop processes to correct quality, safety or environmental problems, identify and place suspect product on quality hold, and to promptly notify Supervisory personnel when processes become noncompliant.
Has authority to stop processes to correct quality, safety or environmental problems, identify and place suspect product on quality hold, and to promptly notify Supervisory personnel when processes become noncompliant.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, a successful candidate will be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education: Bachelor's degree in mechanical/industrial engineering or similar field required with 2 years of engineering experience preferred in manufacturing or related field.
Travel: Occasional travel, up to 5% including international

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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