Manufacturing Engineer

Ocenco, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing leader is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, maintain, and optimize manufacturing tooling, fixtures, and processes. This role involves supporting product development, ensuring accurate documentation, and managing product information. Candidates should have a minimum of three years' experience, preferably with an associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field. Proficiency in SOLIDWORKS and AutoCAD is essential to excel in this role. This position offers a full-time salary opportunity with potential for professional growth.

Qualifications

• At least three years of related experience.
• Experience with Engineering Changes, Bill of Materials, and Work Instructions.
• Basic word processing and spreadsheet knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Designs, maintains, and troubleshoots manufacturing tooling, fixtures, and processes.
• Optimizes manufacturing processes to reduce labor time, scrap, and complexity.
• Creates, reviews, and maintains Bill of Materials, Drawings, CCIDs, and Work Instructions.
• Coordinates with auditors and facilitates auditing of Ocenco Products.
• Creates and maintains Engineering Change Notices.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent analytical and technical skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

Excellent SOLIDWORKS modeling and drafting skills

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

SOLIDWORKS

AutoCAD

Job description

Ocenco Inc., established in 1970, is a global leader in designing and manufacturing self-contained escape breathing apparatus and explosion-proof lighting solutions. Serving military, maritime, mining, medical, and industrial markets, Ocenco provides certified devices that ensure safety in harsh and non-respirable environments. Their innovative products include the world's smallest belt-worn self-contained escape devices and explosion-proof lighting approved by the U.S. Mine Safety Health Administration. Ocenco is part of the Ocenco Group, which also includes Interspiro AB, Matisec, Erie Medical, and Kirsan Engineering.

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Type: Full-Time (salaried)

Location: Pleasant Prairie, WI

Job Summary:

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, maintaining, and optimizing manufacturing tooling, fixtures, and processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure product quality. This role supports product development by evaluating manufacturability of new or revised components and assemblies, ensures accurate documentation across engineering systems, and manages the creation and distribution of product information, certificates, and declarations of conformity.

Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Designs, maintains, and troubleshoots manufacturing tooling, fixtures, and processes.
• Optimizes manufacturing processes to reduce labor time, scrap, and complexity.
• Creates, reviews, and maintains Bill of Materials, Drawings, CCIDs, and Work Instructions.
• Assists in product design and development, considering the feasibility of manufacturing new or revised components and assemblies.
• Identifies safety hazards located in the manufacturing process.
• Coordinates with auditors and facilitates auditing of Ocenco Products and the Ocenco Quality System.
• Corresponds with Notified/Approval Bodies to initiate, renew, and maintain Ocenco Product and Ocenco Quality System approvals.
• Creates, reviews, and maintains Engineering Information in the ERP system.
• Creates, reviews, and documents Engineering Change Notices.
• Maintains Electronic and Hard Copy Document Databases.
• Creates, maintains, and distributes product information, certificates, and declarations of conformity.
• Maintains current knowledge of best practices and developments in document management technologies and techniques through participation in professional organizations or conferences, attendance at meetings or workshops, participation in educational programs, and discussions with colleagues.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager.

Education and Experience:

• At least three years of related experience.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• Experience with Engineering Changes, Bill of Materials, and Work Instructions.
• Basic word processing, spreadsheet, SOLIDWORKS, and AutoCAD knowledge.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical and technical skills.
• Excellent and creative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent SOLIDWORKS modeling and drafting skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods standing in a production environment.
• Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at a time.
• Ocenco Incorporated provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.