Manufacturing Methods Engineer

Jessup Manufacturing Company; Lake Bluff (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jessup Manufacturing Company seeks a Manager of Engineering and Technical Services to optimize adhesive and coating manufacturing processes, driving cost efficiencies and quality improvements. The role leads new equipment and process launches, coordinates cross-functional teams, and guides technicians through ISO-compliant work instructions and training.

The ideal candidate brings a mechanical/industrial/manufacturing engineering background with 5+ years in manufacturing, strong Lean/Kaizen

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years in a product manufacturing environment.
• Lean and Kaizen principles proficiency.
• Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills.
• History of progressive responsibility.
• Proficient with Windows OS and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Improves manufacturing processes for cost, quality, or efficiency with input from operators and suppliers.
• Coordinates manufacturing launches for new/revised processes and equipment.
• Documents ISO-compliant work instructions, training, and guides technicians.
• Maintains knowledge through workshops and professional publications.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintains technical data logs for manufacturing processes.
• Uses engineering methods to troubleshoot product quality.

Skills

LEAN & Kaizen

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Progressive responsibility

Windows OS & MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent

5+ years in product manufacturing environment

Job description

Manager Engineering andTechnical Services

POSITION SUMMARY

The Manufacturing Engineerposition supportsthemanufacturingofadhesive andabrasivecoatingoperationsat Jessup ManufacturingCompany.This is achieved by optimizing cost-effectivemanufacturingprocessesandmethods in accordance withproduct specifications andquality standards,recommending.

and implementing improvements to productionprocesses, methods,andcontrols; coordinatingmanufacturing launch for newor revisedproductsand equipment; Leads the specification, vendor qualificationand implementation of new equipmentandprocesses. The effectivenessofthis positionwillbemeasured by the performance improvement fromthe baseline cost,efficiencyorutilization ofthe project completed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Improves new and existing manufacturing processes for cost reduction, quality, or efficiency. This is achieved by, planning workflow, applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, equipment, layout and materials; soliciting input from operators, equipment suppliers and industry experts.
• Coordinates between production teams the manufacturing launch of new/revised processes and equipment including project management, establishing goals, monitoring effectiveness.
• Completes design and development projects by documenting ISO compliant work instructions, training, and guiding technicians.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal
• Performs other duties as assigned by department supervisor
• Maintain technical data logs relating to manufacturing processes
• Leverages engineering techniques aid in trouble shooting product quality for trail and non-trail products.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years’ Engineering experience in product manufacturing environment
• Proficient in the implementation of LEAN and Kaizen principles
• Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills
• History of progressive responsibility
• Proficient with Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office programs