Manufacturing Engineer

Heraeus Electro-Nite; Perú; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

A global manufacturing company in Peru, IL, is seeking a talented engineer to lead project management for automated machinery. This individual will improve efficiencies and support production by implementing quality processes and troubleshooting automated equipment. Candidates must hold a BS degree in a relevant field and have a minimum of 3 years in manufacturing, with expertise in Lean Manufacturing techniques and proficiency in Autocad. Join a stable company that offers competitive compensation and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with 5S and Six Sigma required.
• Proficiency in AUTOCAD and PC skills with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects for automated machinery design and installation.
• Implement quality processes and provide production support.
• Create assembly drawings and troubleshoot automated equipment.
• Train operators and oversee maintenance tasks.
• Evaluate current work processes to improve efficiency.

Skills

Project management

Machine troubleshooting

Lean Manufacturing techniques

Statistical analysis using Minitab

High speed automation

Value stream mapping

Autocad proficiency

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Education

BS degree in Manufacturing, Automation, Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Minitab

LabView

OEE Reader

e-VSM

Job description

How do steel makers save energy and become more sustainable? How do foundries become more efficient and optimize their processes? Heraeus Electro-Nite (HEN) provides solutions for the molten metal industry. We lead the market with our innovations since the 1950s. As a global company with 25 locations and approximately 4,000 employees worldwide, we are committed to the sustainable growth of our teams and sites.

Heraeus Electro-Nite, headquartered in Houthalen (Belgium), is part of the Heraeus Group. The Technology Group delivers world-class quality in the areas of Metals & Recycling, Healthcare, Semiconductor & Electronics and Industrials. As one of the top 10 family-owned companies in Germany, Heraeus employs around 16,400 employees in 40 countries.

Your Role and Responsibilities:

• Project management for the design, fabrication, and installation of automated machinery and processes.
• Establish, implement, and maintain a quality process program throughout the plant in accordance with quality standards advocated by the company (including: all applicable ISO 9000 processes and procedures, etc.)
• Provide technical support for production area staff. Improve production through the implementation of new processes and equipment.
• Create assembly drawings of equipment, fixtures & electrical diagrams using AutoCAD.
• Create & update OMS documents as used in the manufacturing process.
• Troubleshoot highly automated equipment or machines that are used on the floor for production. Identify root causes and implement action plans in collaboration with machine technicians.
• Provide training and guidance regarding equipment issues to operators and machine techs.
• Overlook TPM measures and structure. Create and oversee maintenance tasks.
• Respond to feedback and improvement suggestions from operators about safety, processes, machines, fixtures, and other equipment.
• Utilize LabView, OEE Reader, e-VSM, etc. as tools with data acquisition and analysis.
• Oversee the installation and startup of new equipment and initiate any modifications, as they become necessary.
• Train operators on new equipment and answer any questions they might have.
• Investigate, develop, propose and implement cost saving measures regarding the manufacture of products.
• Research and order materials needed to complete tasks.
• Gather information to evaluate current work processes in order to determine the flow of work, time requirements, costs, and duration using Lean and Six Sigma and other continuous improvement concepts.
• Integrate new replacement capital equipment.
• Assist maintenance mechanics to achieve final repair of equipment.
• Assist other departments such as Product Engineering, Maintenance and Quality with design and manufacturing projects.

What is Required for this Role:

• MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE US WITHOUT REQUIRING SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.
• Minimum Education: BS degree in Manufacturing, Automation, Industrial Engineering or related field and at least 3 years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must have ability to run/author own projects regarding line balancing and standardized work flow.
• Must have machine troubleshooting experience.
• Must possess a working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• 5S and Six Sigma experience required.
• Previous experience working with high speed automation and value stream mapping required.
• Must possess strong statistical analysis skills using Minitab.
• Previous experience working on projects to improve efficiency and achieve cost savings.
• Ability to tackle a problem by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.
• Must be proficient in AUTOCAD and possess strong PC skills including the Microsoft Office Suite; primarily Excel and Word.
• Ability to travel domestic and international up to 15% to other HEN sites in US, Mexico and Europe.

What is in it for you?

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Challenging and exciting work environment.
• Stable company with opportunities for advancement.