Manufacturing Engineer — Lean & Continuous Improvement (PTO/Tuition)

Element Solutions Inc; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness Program

PTO/Holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company a치

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Bonus plan

Job summary

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions in Itasca, IL, seeks a Manufacturing Engineering professional to support product lifecycle manufacturing, ensure SOP compliance, and lead Lean initiatives. You will optimize processes, validate changes, train staff, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive cost, quality, and readiness for new and existing products.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering and 3+ years in semiconductor or regulated

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and process optimization.
• Knowledgeable in Design for Manufacturing (DFM), PFMEA, DOE, IQ/OQ/PQ, and process capability analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support product development by ensuring manufacturability, quality, and scalability
• Provide manufacturing input, assess risks, and support project execution
• Monitor KPIs, troubleshoot issues, and drive data-driven improvements
• Lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to improve cost, quality, and efficiency
• Manage process changes, validation, and equipment qualification
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Develop work instructions and train operations staff
• Plan and qualify tooling and equipment to support production
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Process optimization

DFM

PFMEA

DOE

IQ/OQ/PQ

Regulatory standards

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

SQL

JDE

Job description

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions in Itasca, IL, seeks a Manufacturing Engineering professional to support product lifecycle manufacturing, ensure SOP compliance, and lead Lean initiatives. You will optimize processes, validate changes, train staff, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive cost, quality, and readiness for new and existing products.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering and 3+ years in semiconductor or regulated