Manufacturing Engineer II

Klein Tools; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Klein Tools is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to provide engineering support across manufacturing processes, tooling, and facilities. The role leads moderate-to-complex projects with cross-department interaction, focusing 70% on the production floor to improve quality and throughput.

Responsibilities include fixture design, CNC programming, process automation, and robotics support, plus documentation and implementation of new processes. Strong teamwork and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering and 3 years of experience.
• Basic knowledge of tooling design methods and machine tool programming.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CAD software; strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing engineering work on fixture design, part inspection, process automation, CNC programming, and Fanuc robotics.
• Analyze operations to recommend tooling and equipment for higher quality and lower cost.
• Identify root causes of manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions.
• Provide leadership and technical support to other manufacturing staff.
• Design and document manufacturing processes to improve capability, reliability, and throughput.
• Document processes and setups, and manage new process implementations.
• Support World-Class principles (e.g., TPM, Kanban, Demand Flow, Cellular Manufacturing) to reduce waste.
• Produce accurate drawings using 3D modeling and CAD.
• Perform other duties as assigned; approximately 70% on the production floor.

Skills

Tooling design methods

Machine tool programming

Microsoft Office

CAD software

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

The Manufacturing Engineer II provides engineering support in the areas of manufacturing processes, process documentation, manufacturing engineering, systems, procedures, equipment, tooling, and facilities. This position leads moderate to complex engineering assignments and projects with multiple departmental interactions regarding all manufacturing processes.

1. Work safely to prevent on-the-job injuries by following Company and OSHA safety rules and regulations, understanding machine safeguards, recognizing and reporting safety hazards, wearing required PPE.

2. Provide manufacturing engineering support in the areas of fixture design, part inspection, process automation, CNC programming, and Fanuc robotics.

3. Participate in operational and financial analysis to recommend new tooling and equipment to provide improved manufacturing processes through increased quality and reduced cost.

4. Utilize problem-solving skills to analyze manufacturing difficulties to determine root cause and define corrective actions in support of on-going operational activities.

5. Provide leadership, direction, technical support, training and assistance to other manufacturing staff members.

6. Provide engineering support in the design, documentation, and implementation of manufacturing processes for operating facilities as required to improve process capability, reliability, consistency, and throughput.

7. Participate in the documentation of manufacturing processes and setups. This includes the use of current processes and the implementation of new processes and applications dedicated to the management of these documents.

8. Assist in the implementation of World-Class Principles (i.e.: T.Q.M., Kanban, Demand Flow, and Cellular Manufacturing) to improve customer satisfaction and reduce waste.

9. Produce accurate and complete engineering drawings using 3D Modeling, CAD or alternate methods as directed.

10. Perform other duties as assigned.

70% of time spent on the production floor.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (appropriate for the assigned area) and three (3) year experience.
• Must possess basic knowledge of tooling design methods and machine tool programming.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and CAD software.Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written.
• Ability to communicate and work as a team member.

Physical Demand Requirements

Occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to grasp, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; use fingers to touch, pick or pinch objects; reach with hands and arms; push or pull; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; use foot or leg controls; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. For all jobs no one should lift over 50lbs on their own. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.