Manufacturing Engineer

Michael Page; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead design and optimization efforts for a growing metal components manufacturer in Illinois. You will collaborate with design and engineering teams to ensure manufacturability, develop tooling and fixtures, and drive continuous improvement across safety, quality, and efficiency.

The role requires 2+ years in a related position, CAD proficiency, and experience with process documentation for new product launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or industrial engineering.
• 2+ years in a related manufacturing/engineering role.
• Experience with tooling and fixture design.
• Lean/CI experience to improve efficiency.
• Ability to manage several projects concurrently.
• Experience with process documentation for new product launches.
• Ability to read, interpret and edit CAD drawings (2D/3D).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design and engineering to incorporate manufacturing requirements.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and production challenges using data.
• Design, develop, and implement tooling and systems to meet production goals.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Evaluate and optimize processes through workflow analysis and waste reduction.
• Create and maintain process documentation, standard work, and time standards.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance to maximize reliability and minimize downtime.
• Execute lab testing and product trials per procedures; document and report results.

Skills

CAD (2D/3D)

Lean/CI

Project management

Tooling design

Process documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will help lead various engineering projects, design fixtures, tooling, and support product launches from the perspective of documentation, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.

Our client is a growing manufacturer of various machined and assembled metal components that are used in machinery across a wide variety of industry sectors. They have seen seeing extensive growth, and are looking to bolster their engineering team into the future. Our client offers an opportunity to grow and develop skillsets alongside a comprehensive benefits package

Description

• Collaborate with product design and engineering teams to incorporate manufacturing requirements throughout the product development lifecycle, from concept through full-scale production.
• Apply analytical and technical expertise to troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing and production challenges.
• Design, develop, and implement tooling, equipment, and manufacturing systems to support production objectives.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing workplace safety, product quality, and operational efficiency.
• Evaluate and optimize manufacturing processes through workflow analysis, time studies, facility layout planning, and waste reduction strategies.
• Create, maintain, and update process documentation, standardized work procedures, and production time standards.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance programs, including preventive maintenance activities, to maximize reliability and minimize downtime.
• Execute laboratory testing and product trials in accordance with established procedures; accurately document, analyze, and report experimental results.

Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering required - mechanical or industrial preferred
• 2+ years of experience in a related position
• Experience with tooling and fixture design
• Lean/CI experience to drive manufacturing efficiency
• Ability to manage several projects/tasks concurrently
• Experience with process documentation, especially with new product launches
• Ability to read, interpret and edit engineering drawings using CAD software (2D and 3D)

Job Offer

• Salary range of $75,000 to $105,000.
• Profit Sharing
• PTO
• More

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