Manufacturing Engineer: Product Launch & Process Optimization

Chicago-Magnesium-Casting-Co; Blue Island (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Magnesium Casting Co. is seeking an engineer to plan, organize, evaluate and lead initiatives and product launches to improve manufacturing methods, tooling and production equipment capabilities and assembly methods.

You will conduct specification reviews, monitor customer requirements and manage projects to meet customer specifications. Strong focus on problem solving, root cause analysis and SOP documentation is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in a related field.
• 2-4 years manufacturing/engineering experience.
• Project management certification desired.
• Knowledge of manufacturing concepts.
• Microsoft Office Suite and computer skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to production departments through managing projects for launch of new products, tooling, customer communications, developments and documentation.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling and materials; confer with equipment vendors; solicit observations from operators.
• Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, modifying and testing manufacturing methods and equipment.
• Assure product and process quality by designing testing methods, testing finished product and process capabilities; establish standards; confirm manufacturing processes.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements and equipment layout.
• Maintain accurate documentation of tool and fixture modifications and process changes.
• Assist in investigating customer reported nonconformance issues and provide support in resolving complaints, and corrective actions in a timely manner as assigned.
• Model and enforce plant safety practices, oversee orientation of safety and emergency evacuation with direct employees and report possible safety hazards or problems to management.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Project management

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Manufacturing concepts

Communication

Leadership

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Chicago Magnesium Casting Co. is seeking an engineer to plan, organize, evaluate and lead initiatives and product launches to improve manufacturing methods, tooling and production equipment capabilities and assembly methods.

You will conduct specification reviews, monitor customer requirements and manage projects to meet customer specifications. Strong focus on problem solving, root cause analysis and SOP documentation is required.