Manufacturing Engineer - Operations

Federal Signal Corporation; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 68,731 - 98,187; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance (life, medical, dental, etc)

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

401(k) with matching contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Smoke-free workplace

Drug-free workplace

Job summary

Federal Signal Corporation in Illinois seeks a Manufacturing/Process Engineer to specify tooling, fixtures, and equipment for production and to collaborate with design and production teams on manufacturability.

Responsibilities include implementing lean manufacturing, 5S, JIT and cost analyses, plus developing improvements to processes and layouts. A bachelor’s in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering and CAD/CAM experience are required. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering.
• CAD/CAM experience.
• Microcomputer proficiency in major packages.
• A minimum of three to five years' experience in a manufacturing work environment.
• Cost Justifications.
• Ability to work well with people.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Design Engineering, Production Supervisor, and Group leaders for manufacturability (“Design for Assembly”) of new products and participates in Design Reviews.
• Determines, specifies, and implements the necessary tooling, facilities, fixturing processes, and production equipment required, including vendor selection, for manufacturing.
• Conducts Value Analysis on existing products.
• Develops, justifies, and implements process and assembly improvements for existing products in tools, fixtures, and production equipment.
• Proposes and implements approaches to the design and development of new manufacturing processes, equipment, and Plant/Work Center layout.
• Balances line production (manufacturing) based on sales/marketing requirements.
• Prepares various reports such as cash flow, make vs. buy analysis, etc., and analyze related expenses for recommendations to production.
• Evaluates, monitors, and analyzes direct and indirect labor performance to standards.
• Assists Design and Test Engineering and specifies the necessary equipment for testing.
• Instructs and trains supervisors and group leaders on proper operation of production machinery and equipment.
• Develops teams to investigate and resolve routine production problems.
• Visits suppliers to qualify them and resolve problems that may have arisen.
• Conducts Cost/Router/Material Usage Audits as required by Cost Accounting/Marketing.
• Perform other duties, assignments, and special projects that may be required from time to time.

Skills

Cost Justifications

Ability to work well with people

Education

Bachelor Degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM

Microcomputer proficiency

Job description

Summary

Performs duties to determines and specifies all production equipment, tooling fixtures, and processes necessary to investigate, monitor, and rectify any manufacturing deficiencies. Implements Lean Manufacturing philosophies in the area of 5S, JIT, TQC (Total Quality Control) and Total Preventative Productive Maintenance throughout the manufacturing facility

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Design Engineering, Production Supervisor, and Group leaders for manufacturability (“Design for Assembly”) of new products and participates in Design Reviews.
• Determines, specifies, and implements the necessary tooling, facilities, fixturing processes, and production equipment required, including vendor selection, for manufacturing.
• Conducts Value Analysis on existing products.
• Develops, justifies, and implements process and assembly improvements for existing products in tools, fixtures, and production equipment.
• Proposes and implements approaches to the design and development of new manufacturing processes, equipment, and Plant/Work Center layout.
• Balances line production (manufacturing) based on sales/marketing requirements.
• Prepares various reports such as cash flow, make vs. buy analysis, etc., and analyze related expenses for recommendations to production.
• Evaluates, monitors, and analyzes direct and indirect labor performance to standards.
• Assists Design and Test Engineering and specifies the necessary equipment for testing.
• Instructs and trains supervisors and group leaders on proper operation of production machinery and equipment.
• Develops teams to investigate and resolve routine production problems.
• Visits suppliers to qualify them and resolve problems that may have arisen.
• Conducts Cost/Router/Material Usage Audits as required by Cost Accounting/Marketing.
• Perform other duties, assignments, and special projects that may be required from time to time.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering.
• CAD/CAM experience. Microcomputer proficiency in major packages.
• A minimum of three to five years' experience in a manufacturing work environment.
• Cost Justifications.
• Ability to work well with people.

Salary & Benefits

Salary Range: $68,731 - $98,187 Plus Bonus

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. All other applications must be submitted online.