Manufacturing Process Engineer

Michael Page; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & Vision

401k match 4.5%

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

MPI is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to support aluminum operations on the production floor, ensuring processes are followed, troubleshooting issues, and driving continuous improvement. You will serve as the primary engineering resource between production, quality, maintenance, and operations to boost safety, quality, productivity, and consistency.

The role emphasizes hands-on work on the floor (about 80%) and collaboration across departments to implement effective process changes,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing (Mechanical, Industiral, ect)
• 2-7 years of manufacturing engineering/production support experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing equipment, tooling, and production processes.
• Experience with process improvement, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability and willingness to spend 80% of the workday on the production floor.

Responsibilities

• Monitor day-to-day manufacturing operations and ensure adherence to established production processes.
• Identify operational challenges and collaborate with production leadership to implement solutions.
• Develop a strong understanding of manufacturing workflows and production activities.
• Evaluate existing processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and overall performance.
• Support equipment and process-related troubleshooting efforts across the production environment.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, reliability, and operational excellence.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of manufacturing procedures and work instructions.
• Support training efforts and the implementation of process improvements on the production floor.
• Work cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams to address manufacturing needs.
• Provide hands-on support to production teams and help drive sustainable process improvements.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Production floor experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing (Mechanical, Industiral, ect)

Tools

CNC

Casting

Metal fabrication

Job description

This Manufacturing Process Engineer will spend the majority of their time on the production floor supporting aluminum operations, ensuring processes are followed, troubleshooting issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The role serves as the primary engineering resource between production, quality, maintenance, and operations to improve safety, quality, productivity, and manufacturing consistency.

The company offers a broad portfolio of electrical products, including custom solutions tailored to unique customer applications. Supported by a large workforce and extensive distribution network, they serve customers across domestic and international markets and have built a strong reputation as a leader within their industry.

Description

• Monitor day-to-day manufacturing operations and support adherence to established production processes.
• Identify operational challenges and collaborate with production leadership to implement solutions.
• Develop a strong understanding of manufacturing workflows and production activities.
• Evaluate existing processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and overall performance.
• Support equipment and process-related troubleshooting efforts across the production environment.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, reliability, and operational excellence.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of manufacturing procedures and work instructions.
• Support training efforts and the implementation of process improvements on the production floor.
• Work cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams to address manufacturing needs.
• Provide hands-on support to production teams and help drive sustainable process improvements.

Profile

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing (Mechanical, Industiral, ect)
• 2-7 years of manufacturing engineering/production support experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing equipment, tooling, and production processes.
• Experience with process improvement, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability and willingness to spend 80% of the workday on the production floor.

Preferred

• Experience with CNC, casting and/or metal fabrication processes
• Knowledge of casting defects, mold preparation, grinding, finishing, and assembly processes.
• Experience with ISO 9001 environments.
• Preventive maintenance and equipment troubleshooting experience.
• Continuous improvement and process standardization background.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary between $90,000 and $110,000.
• PTO based on experience
• 4.5% 401k match
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement
• Health, Dental Vision,
• PTO based on experience

Client Details

The company offers a broad portfolio of electrical products, including custom solutions tailored to unique customer applications. Supported by a large workforce and extensive distribution network, they serve customers across domestic and international markets and have built a strong reputation as a leader within their industry.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Monitor day-to-day manufacturing operations and support adherence to established production processes.
• Identify operational challenges and collaborate with production leadership to implement solutions.
• Develop a strong understanding of manufacturing workflows and production activities.
• Evaluate existing processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and overall performance.
• Support equipment and process-related troubleshooting efforts across the production environment.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, reliability, and operational excellence.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of manufacturing procedures and work instructions.
• Support training efforts and the implementation of process improvements on the production floor.
• Work cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams to address manufacturing needs.
• Provide hands-on support to production teams and help drive sustainable process improvements.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.