Manufacturing Engineer

Kensington Consulting Ltd; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Long-term disability

Job summary

Kensington Consulting Ltd in Elgin, IL is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support CNC machining centers and assembly of CNC lathes in a permanent role. You will lead lean initiatives, drive cost reductions, standardize processes to ISO 9001, develop CNC programming, routing, tooling, and fixtures, and mentor technicians.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering Technology, 3+ years CAD/CAM experience, and JD Edwards ERP knowledge;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering Technology required.
• Minimum 3 years CAD/CAM experience (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, MasterCam, SmartCam or equivalent).
• Strong leadership, communication skills, and working knowledge of manufacturing processes required.

Responsibilities

• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished product and process capabilities; establishing standards; and support resources to maintain and document processes.
• 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 and participation from operators.
• Analyze, evaluate, promote and oversee implementation of production improvements and cost reduction ideas using lean methodology. Lead process-related projects from inception to full implementation.
• Facilitate continuous improvement throughout the location. Utilize Lean tool expertise (5S, Standard Work, DMAIC, Material Flow, etc.) to drive continuous improvements.
• Coordinate new product release from Product Engineering to Manufacturing – this role can be project support or project lead.
• Coordinate/implement engineering changes among engineering, assembly and quality teams
• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendor
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Maintains product and process data base by writing computer programs; entering data.
• Completes design and development projects by training and guiding technicians.

Skills

CAD/CAM

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MasterCam

SmartCam

CNC programming

Leadership

Communication

Manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Six Sigma Belt training

Tools

JD Edwards ERP

Job description

Are you an experienced Manufacturing Engineer looking for your next permanent role in Elgin, IL? This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity.

CORE FOCUS OF THE ROLE

• The Manufacturing Engineer supports the day to day production and processes for CNC machining centers as well as for the processes of assembling CNC lathes.
• This involves supporting lean initiatives, continuous improvement projects, and standardization to support ISO 9001. Provides technical solutions regarding CNC programming, routing development, assembly process development and improvement, and tooling/fixture design.

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• We offer a competitive salary and benefit package including health insurance, life insurance, 401(k), paid vacation, paid holidays and long-term disability.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering Technology required. Related degree/experience will be considered. Six Sigma Belt training preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in CAD/CAM required (AutoCAD, Solidworks, MasterCam, SmartCam, or equivalent). Knowledge of CNC Machine programming. Strong leadership capabilities, written and verbal communication skills, and working knowledge of manufacturing processes required.

SPECIFIC TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

• Three to five years of CNC machine assembly/manufacturing preferred
• ERP system knowledge, preferably JD Edwards

DAY-TO-DAY OF THE ROLE

• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished product and process capabilities; establishing standards; and support resources to maintain and document processes.
• 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 and participation from operators.
• Analyze, evaluate, promote and oversee implementation of production improvements and cost reduction ideas using lean methodology. Lead process-related projects from inception to full implementation.
• Facilitate continuous improvement throughout the location. Utilize Lean tool expertise (5S, Standard Work, DMAIC, Material Flow, etc.) to drive continuous improvements.
• Coordinate new product release from Product Engineering to Manufacturing – this role can be project support or project lead.
• Coordinate/implement engineering changes among engineering, assembly and quality teams
• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendor
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Maintains product and process data base by writing computer programs; entering data.
• Completes design and development projects by training and guiding technicians.