Manufacturing Engineer - Controls

CST Industries, Inc.; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CST Industries, Inc. in DeKalb, IL is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - Mechanical / Controls to design, implement, and review procedures and equipment across stamping, lasers, conveyance, and automation.

The engineer will provide technical support to production, introduce processes for new products, and execute capital projects, collaborating with fabrication, glass coating, and assembly teams to optimize manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering or mechanical engineering.
• 10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in equipment design.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
• Experience and understanding of MRP systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Determine best methods for manufacturing products with maximum efficiency
• Create and edit PLC, PMC, and TP programs
• Support electrical and PLC, PMC, and TP program related problems
• Design and modify electrical schematics for special machine modifications
• Develop and test optional tooling for work holding, fixturing, and material presentation
• Provide training and support to plant personnel on new equipment and processes.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

3D CAD design

CNC & laser machines

Robotics & PLC

Lean Manufacturing

DOE & PFMEA

Cross-functional communication

Project leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing or mechanical engineering

10+ years manufacturing engineering experience

MS Office & AutoCAD experience

MRP systems knowledge

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

MRP systems

Job description

Summary

Manufacturing Engineer - Mechanical / Controls; Responsible for designing, implementing, and reviewing the procedures and equipment involved in the manufacturing environment, including stamping and punch presses, lasers, conveyance systems and automation equipment. The qualified candidate will provide technical support to production, introduce processes for new products, and execute capital projects. This position will support and interact with fabrication, glass coating, and assembly operations as well as other departments across the organization.

Summary

Manufacturing Engineer - Mechanical / Controls; Responsible for designing, implementing, and reviewing the procedures and equipment involved in the manufacturing environment, including stamping and punch presses, lasers, conveyance systems and automation equipment. The qualified candidate will provide technical support to production, introduce processes for new products, and execute capital projects. This position will support and interact with fabrication, glass coating, and assembly operations as well as other departments across the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following, other duties may be assigned.

• Determine best methods for manufacturing products with maximum efficiency


• Create and edit PLC, PMC, and TP programs


• Support electrical and PLC, PMC, and TP program related problems


• Design and modify electrical schematics for special machine modifications


• Design, build, create drawings for and assemble automation solutions and equipment


• Support production and assembly with building, wiring and testing of custom machines and equipment


• Develop and test optional tooling for work holding, fixturing, and material presentation


• Assist with basic, onsite and remote, support to production technicians


• Execute, control, and oversee modifications to control systems


• Prepare diagrams and control panel layouts


• Provide support for maintenance technicians to ensure the functionality of all mechanical equipment and machinery to support the production processes.


• Design production layouts, select and optimize equipment, and develop new manufacturing processes that represent the most competitive cost alternative while maintaining acceptable quality levels.


• Analyze and improve current manufacturing processes to increase efficiency and reduce production costs.


• Implement safety and quality control measures to ensure a safe and consistent product


• Design, develop, and test mechanical components, machines, and equipment


• Specifies electrical components for machines, equipment, and control systems


• Creates and tests methods and specifications that go into the production of mechanical devices


• Provide training and support to plant personnel on new equipment and processes.

Qualifications

to perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Strong mechanical understanding for troubleshooting/designing manufacturing equipment.


• Extensive experience with 3D CAD design.


• Experience with CNC, punch presses, fiber lasers, robots, PLC, and welding.


• Equipment programming including lasers, robots, sensors and PLC's preferable.


• Working Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Six Sigma principles


• Experience with facility layout, process design, PFMEA, and DOE.


• Ability to communicate at all levels from the shop floor to Executive level to justify strategies and implement them effectively.


• Ability to lead cross-functional teams to project completion.


• Effective problem solver, with ability to utilize analytical techniques to resolve conceptual issues.


• Able to develop creative solutions that will result in technology that can provide a technological edge over competition.


• Ability to travel 10% of the time.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education And/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering or mechanical engineering.


• 10+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience designing equipment/tooling/fixtures.


• Experience with Microsoft office and AutoCAD.


• Experience and understanding of MRP systems a plus.

Other Skills And Abilities

• Experience designing tooling, fixturing and specifying the correct equipment for manufacturing processes


• Experience with DFA, FMEA, DOE lean manufacturing and Six Sigma tools


• Ability to work well under compressed time constraints


• Project management