Manufacturing Process Engineer – Lean & Cost Reduction

Vactor Manufacturing; Streator (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus potential

Insurance (life, medical, dental, vis

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

401(k) with matching contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Smoke-free, drug-free workplace

Job summary

Vactor Mfg., a Federal Signal subsidiary, is seeking a Process Engineer in Illinois to determine necessary equipment and design economical processes while upholding fit, form, function and quality standards. You will document and train shop personnel on product/process information and work with Design Engineering to reduce cost and improve manufacturability.

You will lead process improvement projects, evaluate equipment procurement needs, and manage Engineering Change Notices/Requests while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• 1-3 years manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Determine necessary equipment and process design to manufacture products in an economical manner while maintaining fit, form, function and quality standards.
• Provide proper documentation, training and communication of product/process related information to supervisors and shop personnel.
• Work with Design Engineering to make improvements in the design of the products to reduce cost, improve quality and manufacturability.
• Lead process improvement projects.
• Investigate and make recommendations on the procurement of equipment to improve the manufacturing process.
• Process Engineering Change Notices in a timely manner and communicate those changes to the appropriate shop personnel.
• Process Engineering Change Requests in a timely manner and investigate what is being asked to be changed to make sure it is best for the company.
• Improve safety in manufacturing by analyzing current and proposed manufacturing processes.

Skills

Manufacturing exp 1-3y

Lean principles

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Vactor Mfg., a Federal Signal subsidiary, is seeking a Process Engineer in Illinois to determine necessary equipment and design economical processes while upholding fit, form, function and quality standards. You will document and train shop personnel on product/process information and work with Design Engineering to reduce cost and improve manufacturability.

You will lead process improvement projects, evaluate equipment procurement needs, and manage Engineering Change Notices/Requests while