Manufacturing Engineer II for Value Engineering

Komatsu Mining Corp.

Peoria (IL)

On-site

USD 86,000 - 110,000

Full time

8 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k and/or savings programs

Paid time off (vacation and holidays)

Employee assistance programs

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Learning and development programs

Job summary

Komatsu Mining Corp. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II for Value Innovation in Peoria, IL. You will lead cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations, focusing on fabricating, welding, painting, and assembly processes to meet print specifications.

The role requires hands-on experience with CAD/CAM, CNC tools, and Lean practices, plus strong project management and communication skills to move projects from concept to implementation.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
Minimum of 3 years in manufacturing engineering; 5+ years preferred.
Experience driving manufacturing improvements through design, manufacturing and process improvements.

Responsibilities

Identify, evaluate, and prioritize cost reduction opportunities across product design, processes, tooling, equipment, materials, labor, and flow.
Select tools/programs for automated equipment using CAD/CAM and CAD software to optimize manpower, machines, and facilities.
Complete projects using project planning tools and coordinated communication to ensure timely completion.
Recommend tooling and equipment to assist fabrication and warehousing through model confirmations and revised processes.
Understand budgets to assist cost management while improving safety, quality, and process costs.
Utilize Lean tools (5S, Kaizen, PDCA) and standard work to improve processes.
Perform time studies to optimize manufacturing/warehouse practices and Make vs. Buy analyses.
Identify bottlenecks and propose steps to improve efficiency and layout continuity.
Ensure ISO documents are kept up to date and support management goals.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Project Management

3D CAD

AutoCAD

Data analysis

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM software

CNC machine tools

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer II for Value Engineering 10/2/26 Peoria, Illinois, USA, 61639 36440 Onsite Position

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Job Overview

The Manufacturing Engineer for the Value Innovation Group will lead cross functional cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations. This position will identify, evaluate, develop, and implement opportunities that reduce product and process costs while maintaining or improving safety, quality, delivery, and performance.

The ideal candidate will have practical and demonstrated knowledge of fabrication, welding, painting, and assembly processes, along with experience developing manufacturing methods that consistently produce parts to print specifications.

The Manufacturing Engineer will use manufacturing knowledge, data analysis, value engineering, process improvement, and project management methods to develop financially supported recommendations and move approved projects from concept through implementation.

Key Job Responsibilities

Identify, evaluate, and prioritize cost reduction opportunities involving product design, manufacturing processes, tooling, equipment, materials, labor, suppliers, and material flow.
Select tools and programs related to automated equipment, such as CNC machine tools by utilizing CAD/CAM and computer software to effectively utilize manpower, machines, and facilities.
Complete projects assigned timely by utilizing project planning tools and communicating with all aspects required to successfully complete each project.
Recommends tooling, equipment to assist Fabrication and Warehousing through confirmation process flow for existing Models and revised and/or new Models along with warehouse processes.
Understand capital and departmental budget to assist in cost management while improving the safety, quality, and cost of all processes assigned.
Utilize Lean Manufacturing tools, line balancing, 5S, Standard Work Instructions, Gemba, Kaizen, PDCA, Poke Yoke, and Visual Factory
Perform time studies to determine best manufacturing/warehouse practice and develop “Make Vs. Buy” analysis.
Identifies bottleneck areas and make recommendations to reduce and/or eliminate – goal is to increase efficiency. Maintains an up to date layout of the area assigned.
Supports the departmental goals and apply experience to achieve timely resolve of assigned tasks. Ensure ISO documents are updated.
Other activities as assigned by management.

Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in the manufacturing engineering field. Five or more years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience preferred.
Specific and demonstrated experience with understanding, developing and driving manufacturing improvements through design, manufacturing and process improvement projects.
Ability to independently manage multiple projects, establish priorities, meet deadlines, and move initiatives from concept through implementation.
Proficient with all computer applications, i.e. Excel, Word, "Power Point", Project Management etc.
Proficient using 3D CAD and AutoCAD software.
High level of skill in setting standards, improving manufacturing methods, layout design, assembly tooling/fixtures, line balancing, equipment justification and developing assembly worksheets.
Excellent verbal, written, and telephone communication skills are essential.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing requirements to develop processes that produce high quality parts.
Accuracy and attention to detail are required.
Patience, persistence, and problem-solving skills are very important.
Must comply with all environmental and safety rules, and practices.

Additional Information

Scope:

Proactively identifies, evaluates, and prioritizes value innovation and cost reduction opportunities involving product design, manufacturing processes, tooling, equipment, materials, labor, suppliers, and material flow.
Evaluates and recommends manufacturing methods, tooling, equipment, and process changes for current, revised, and new models.
Leads selected cost reduction initiatives from initial concept through approval, implementation, and validation of results.
Coordinates project execution across Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Finance, suppliers, and other affected groups.

Hiring Range

At Komatsu, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays $85,600 - $110,000. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including experience and location.

Company Benefits

Komatsu provides an extensive and robust employee benefits package that is designed to enhance the well-being of our employees and family members. We embrace a positive and empowering employee experience with a culture that prides itself on a diverse and inclusive environment.

Health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA, wellness programs, etc.
401k and/or employee savings programs
Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays)
Employee and family assistance programs
Disability benefits
Life insurance
Employee learning and development programs

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

At Komatsu, we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences and contributions. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. Connected by our core values of ambition, perseverance, collaboration and authenticity, we are committed to continually advancing in our support of diversity and inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.