Manufacturing Engineer: Lean & Continuous Improvement

Element Solutions Inc; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 78,906 - 98,632; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Wellness Program

PTO/Holidays

401(k)-retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A leading electronics solutions provider is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to enhance manufacturing operations and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 3+ years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include supporting product development, managing process improvements, and leading Lean initiatives. This role offers a competitive salary range of $78,906 - $98,632, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in semiconductor or highly regulated industries.
• Hands-on experience with Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and process optimization.
• Knowledgeable in Design for Manufacturing (DFM), PFMEA, DOE, process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and process capability analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support product development by ensuring manufacturability, quality, and scalability.
• Lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to improve cost, quality, and efficiency.
• Develop work instructions and train operations staff.
• Plan and qualify tooling and equipment to support production.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Process optimization

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

SQL

JDE

Job description

A leading electronics solutions provider is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to enhance manufacturing operations and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 3+ years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include supporting product development, managing process improvements, and leading Lean initiatives. This role offers a competitive salary range of $78,906 - $98,632, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.