Manufacturing Engineer

Hufriedygroup; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HuFriedyGroup in Northbrook, IL seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to drive technical excellence across operations. You will oversee machinery, perform troubleshooting, support CAPA, and document qualifications and risk assessments to ensure compliant manufacturing.

Requirements include a BS in Engineering, 2+ years in manufacturing engineering (medical device a plus), CAD experience (SolidWorks), and Lean/Six Sigma training. Join a collaborative team committed to quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Minimum of two (2) years of Manufacturing Engineering experience, preferably in medical device manufacturing.
• CAD experience is a plus, preferably SolidWorks.
• Familiarity with ISO 13485, FDA Design Control, CAPA, SCAR, and audit procedures.
• Experience in structured problem-solving and use of statistical tools.
• Training and experience in Lean and Six Sigma, or equivalent.
• Experience in Design for Manufacturing, DFMEA, PFMEA, DOE, and Validations

Responsibilities

• Provide general oversight and monitoring of machinery, coordinating maintenance, upgrades, and repair when needed.
• Troubleshoot problems within the manufacturing process.
• Assist with CAPA to resolve production and customer issues using root cause analysis.
• Create written documents, test plans, and reports demonstrating technical rationale for decisions.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting to manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Drive continuous improvement to optimize yield, quality, cycle time and ergonomics.
• Coordinate efforts with product development on new processes and tooling.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Problem solving

Statistical tools

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

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Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Operations Full-Time Exempt Employee Northbrook, IL, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1575

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $100,000.00 Annually

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Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Position Summary

Duties

Line Support

• Provide general oversight and monitoring of machinery - including project coordination for maintenance, upgrades,and repair when needed
• Help with troubleshooting problems within the manufacturing process
• Assist with CAPA (corrective and preventative actions) to resolve production and customer issues using root cause analysis and then follow through with the implementation of corrective action
• Assist with formal failure analysis and issue resolution activities to ensure preventative action is accomplished.
• Upon request, create written documents, test plans, and reports demonstrating technical rationale for associated decisions(s) (e.g., qualifications, risk assessments, and work instructions).
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting to both manufacturing equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Provide the operations department with effective technical support to meet manufacturing quality and quantity objectives.

Continuous Improvement

• Utilize project management skills to drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize yield, quality, cycle time and/or ergonomics.
• Conduct time studies
• Cycle time reduction
• Assist with cost-down initiatives on manufacturing lines.
• Assist with lean transformations on manufacturing lines as well as within supporting areas.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and provide technical solutions via analysis and hands-on interaction with designated processes, including troubleshooting of manufacturing issues when they occur.
• Research root causes for defects; work with vendors and internal manufacturing to improve quality.

Capacity Improvement

• Assess and monitor manufacturing capacity capabilities and reconcile with demand. Propose capacity improvement recommendations accordingly.
• Installation Qualification, Operational Qualification, and Performance Qualification
• Specify tooling, fixtures, and equipment required to meet manufacturing capacity requirements
• Coordinate efforts associated with planning, procuring, installing, and qualifying tooling, fixtures, and equipment.

New Product Transfers

• Work with product development engineering to drive back lessons learned as new products are being developed.
• Evaluate and provide input to product development teams to help ensure the introduction of a capable and efficient operation.
• Create/evaluate and release process documentation for new processes.
• Specify tooling, fixtures, and equipment required to meet manufacturing capacity requirements.
• Coordinate efforts associated with planning, procuring, installing, and qualifying tooling, fixtures, and equipment.
• Train operations personnel on new processes.

Other

• Prototype of assembly/manufacturing concepts and product design changes
• Participate in Kaizen events

Experience

• BS in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Minimum of two (2) years of Manufacturing Engineering experience, preferably within the medical device manufacturing industry.
• CAD experience is a plus, preferably SolidWorks
• Familiarity with ISO 13485, FDA Design Control, CAPA, SCAR, and audit procedures.
• Experience in structured problem-solving and use of statistical tools.
• Training and experience in Lean and Six Sigma, or equivalent.
• Experience in Design for Manufacturing, DFMEA, PFMEA, DOE, and Validations

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accessibility Statement
HuFriedyGroup is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you require reasonable accommodations to apply for a position, participate in the recruitment process, or perform essential job functions, please contact us at 773-868-5534. We are committed to supporting you throughout your journey with HuFriedyGroup!