Manufacturing Engineer — Lean Process & Product Integration

Altec Industries, Inc; Sandoval (IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

401(k) Retirement

Vacation & Holidays

FSAs

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Altec Fenex has announced an opening for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join the team in Sandoval, IL, about an hour east of Saint Louis. The role supports planning and lean manufacturing implementations, with focus on manufacturability, process flow, and production documentation, collaborating with Product Engineering to drive improvements.

The position reports to the General Manager and may involve leading projects, plant layout work, and cross-functional teamwork with Operations,

Qualifications

• ABET EAC certified degree in Engineering required
• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering preferred
• At least 2 years of lean manufacturing engineering experience (preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to work with team members and work with minimal supervision
• Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time, potentially on short notice, which may include flying

Responsibilities

• Ensures manufacturing is building product in conformance to current engineering documentation
• Reviews the design of components and parts for design-for-manufacturability
• Monitors costs, manpower efficiency, machine capability, space utilization, etc. and recommend revisions in manufacturing methods
• Participates and leads continuous improvement efforts in Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, and Productivity
• Leads the integration of new designs into Manufacturing
• Drives implementation of capital projects
• Participates and contribute productively as part of Altec’s team-oriented design, manufacture, and customer service/support efforts
• Operates with some decision-making latitude within the scope of an assignment
• Knows and applies fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures in the engineering field
• Supports Operations, Sales, and Service
• Interfaces directly with Suppliers and Customers
• Utilizes Lean principles to improve our products and processes
• May manage various sizes of Altec projects and/or act as Team Lead.
• Develops and maintains manufacturing work instructions

Job description

Altec Fenex has announced an opening for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join the team in Sandoval, IL, about an hour east of Saint Louis. The role supports planning and lean manufacturing implementations, with focus on manufacturability, process flow, and production documentation, collaborating with Product Engineering to drive improvements.

The position reports to the General Manager and may involve leading projects, plant layout work, and cross-functional teamwork with Operations,