Manufacturing Engineer – Lean, Six Sigma & SolidWorks

Jobot; Illinois; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Northwoods, IL. You will lead process improvements, apply Lean and Six Sigma, and collaborate with design engineers to enhance manufacturability.

Proficiency in SolidWorks and a track record of cost reductions are required. The role demands at least 5 years in manufacturing engineering, strong problem-solving and leadership abilities, and a hands-on approach in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role.
• Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing systems and processes to boost productivity and efficiency.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing principles to reduce waste and increase operational efficiency.
• Utilize SolidWorks to design and optimize manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Identify bottlenecks and devise strategies to overcome them.
• Collaborate with design engineers to improve product design for manufacturability.
• Lead cross-functional teams to address manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions.
• Train and guide team members on new processes and equipment.
• Develop and implement process control techniques in manufacturing environments.
• Use Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements and cost reductions.
• Ensure all manufacturing safety policies and procedures are followed.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

SolidWorks

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks CAD

Job description

Jobot is seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Northwoods, IL. You will lead process improvements, apply Lean and Six Sigma, and collaborate with design engineers to enhance manufacturability.

Proficiency in SolidWorks and a track record of cost reductions are required. The role demands at least 5 years in manufacturing engineering, strong problem-solving and leadership abilities, and a hands-on approach in a fast-paced environment.