Manufacturing Engineer - Lean, Cell Design, New Facility

Sterling Engineering; Itasca (IL); Vor Ort; USD 75.000 - 105.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Sterling Engineering in Itasca, Illinois is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize processes across facilities, focusing on cell design and lean methods.

You will support the launch of a new 250,000 sq ft facility, drive throughput and reduce waste, and collaborate with fabrication and welding teams.

The role requires 4+ years in heavy manufacturing, strong Excel and AutoCAD skills, and independent project leadership.

Qualifikationen

• 4+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in heavy fabrication.
• Hands-on with fabrication and welding; sheet metal experience is a plus.
• Strong lean manufacturing knowledge and value stream optimization.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for plant layouts.
• MS Excel skills to analyze production data and drive improvements.
• Experience with CapEx planning and equipment needs.
• Excellent independent work ethic and ability to lead projects.

Aufgaben

• Develop and optimize manufacturing cell layouts and workflows.
• Support the launch of a new 250,000-square-foot facility.
• Analyze value streams to remove bottlenecks and improve capacity.
• Apply lean tools and A3 problem solving for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with production, welding, and assembly teams to standardize methods.
• Identify CapEx needs and support equipment investments.
• Maintain plant layouts and process documentation in AutoCAD.

Kenntnisse

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent work

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Sterling Engineering in Itasca, Illinois is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize processes across facilities, focusing on cell design and lean methods.

You will support the launch of a new 250,000 sq ft facility, drive throughput and reduce waste, and collaborate with fabrication and welding teams.

The role requires 4+ years in heavy manufacturing, strong Excel and AutoCAD skills, and independent project leadership.