Manufacturing Engineer

Altec; Sandoval (IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Altec Fenex, located about an hour east of Saint Louis, MO in Sandoval, IL, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to drive lean practices and integrate new designs into production.

The role reports to the General Manager and involves planning, process flow improvements, and collaboration with Product Engineering to implement manufacturability improvements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Agricultural or Aerospace engineering.
• At least 2 years of lean manufacturing engineering experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willing to travel up to 25% of the time, potentially on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Ensures manufacturing builds product per current engineering docs.
• Reviews design for design-for-manufacturability.
• Monitors costs, manpower, machine capability, space utilization, etc., and recommends revisions in methods.
• Leads continuous improvement in Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, and Productivity.
• Leads the integration of new designs into Manufacturing.
• Drives implementation of capital projects.
• Collaborates with design, manufacturing, and service teams.
• Operates with some decision-making latitude within assignment scope.
• Applies fundamental engineering concepts and procedures.
• Supports Operations, Sales, and Service.
• Interfaces with Suppliers and Customers.
• Uses Lean principles to improve products and processes.
• May manage various sizes of Altec projects or act as Team Lead.
• Develops and maintains manufacturing work instructions.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Teamwork

Communication

Travel willingness

DFM

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Agricultural Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Ensures manufacturing is building product in conformance to current engineering documentation
• Reviews the design of components and parts for design-for-manufacturability
• Monitors costs, manpower efficiency, machine capability, space utilization, etc. and recommend as appropriate revisions in manufacturing methods
• Participates and leads continuous improvement efforts in the areas of Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, and Productivity
• Leads the integration of new designs into Manufacturing
• Drives implementation of capital projects
• Participates and contribute productively as part of Altec's team-oriented design, manufacture, and customer service/support efforts
• Operates with some decision-making latitude within the scope of an assignment
• Knows and applies fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures in the engineering field
• Supports Operations, Sales, and Service
• Interfaces directly with Suppliers and Customers
• Utilizes Lean principles to improve our products and processes
• May manage various sizes of Altec projects and/or act as Team Lead.
• Develops and maintains manufacturing work instructions

Basic Qualifications

Qualifications: (Note: if the selected candidate meets the qualifications of a higher level in the Engineering Career Path, the level of this position may be adjusted upward).

• A degree in one of the following majors preferred:
• Mechanical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Agricultural Engineering
• Aerospace Engineering
• At least 2 years of lean manufacturing engineering experience (preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to work with team members and work with minimal supervision
• Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time, potentially on short notice, which may include flying

Benefits

Customer First - Enjoyment of Work - Family- Financial Stability - Integrity - People Are Our Greatest Strength - Quality - Spiritual Development - Teamwork

Altec offers a competitive salary that rewards performance and dedication, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Program
• Retirement 401(k) Program
• Vacation and Holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance and Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program
• Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

Opportunity

Altec Fenex has just announced an opening for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join the team! Located approximately one hour east of Saint Louis, MO in Sandoval, IL, Altec Fenex is poised to experience tremendous growth in 2023 and for years to come.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Manufacturing Engineer will play a vital, visible role in planning and executing the production plan by helping teach and implement lean manufacturing practices at Altec Fenex! Additional responsibilities will include general manufacturing support, plant layout and process flow efficiency gains, implementing improvements pertaining to production support documentation, and working with the Product Engineering team to identify and implement manufacturability improvements through innovative designs and assembly processes.

Why Join Altec?

More about Altec Fenex: Building on over 30 years of growth and success, Altec Fenex specializes in the design, manufacture, sale, and service of fiber optic cable splicing equipment and underground utility support systems supporting Telecom and Utility customers all over the United States. Altec Fenex is an innovative, financially sound company that is leading the industry and setting the standard of excellence.

EEO Statement

Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.

Pay Transparency

Pay range: $72,800 to $82,900 annually. We are committed to fair and competitive pay for all associates based on their experience, education, and qualifications.