NPD Manufacturing Engineer | Chicago, IL

Michael Page; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 PTO Days

Tuition assistance opportunities

Job summary

MPI, a leading global manufacturer of metal fabricated appliance products, seeks an NPD Manufacturing Engineer to lead new product introductions and optimize production at a Chicago-area site near Midway airport. You will partner with engineering and operations to drive manufacturability, validate designs, and implement PFMEAs/DFMEAs.

This role emphasizes lean methods, project leadership, and cost-focused continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, New Product Development, or Continuous Improvement.
• Experience leading manufacturing process improvements and project implementation.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and problem-solving methodologies.
• Excellent project management, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with engineering and operations teams to successfully launch new products into manufacturing.
• Evaluate product designs for manufacturability and scalability.
• Participate in design reviews and risk assessments to ensure production readiness.
• Design and implement fixtures, tooling, and workholding solutions.
• Analyze throughput, labor utilization, and production costs to improve operational performance.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on productivity, quality, safety, and cost reduction.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and Lean improvement activities.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement solutions that improve flow and overall equipment effectiveness.
• Promote a culture of operational excellence and problem-solving across the organization.
• Develop and maintain PFMEAs and collaborate on DFMEAs and process validation.
• Implement process controls to reduce risk and improve product quality.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective action implementation.
• Develop work instructions, visual aids, process documentation, and training materials.
• Establish production routings, labor standards, and manufacturing cost models.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

My client is looking for an NPD Manufacturing Engineer to play a critical role in launching new products, optimizing production processes, and driving operational excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

My client is a leading, global manufacturer of metal fabricated appliance products for home and commercial applications. They are renowned in their industry for high-quality and have cemented themselves as a leader in their space. Their site located near Midway airport is thriving, and is adding an experienced Industrial Engineer to spearhead new product development.

Description

• Partner with engineering and operations teams to successfully launch new products into manufacturing.
• Evaluate product designs for manufacturability and scalability.
• Participate in design reviews and risk assessments to ensure production readiness.
• Design and implement fixtures, tooling, and workholding solutions.
• Analyze throughput, labor utilization, and production costs to improve operational performance.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on productivity, quality, safety, and cost reduction.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and Lean improvement activities.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement solutions that improve flow and overall equipment effectiveness.
• Promote a culture of operational excellence and problem-solving across the organization.
• Develop and maintain Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (PFMEAs).
• Collaborate on Design FMEAs (DFMEAs) and process validation activities.
• Implement process controls to reduce risk and improve product quality.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective action implementation.
• Develop work instructions, visual aids, process documentation, and training materials.
• Establish production routings, labor standards, and manufacturing cost models.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, New Product Development, or Continuous Improvement.
• Experience leading manufacturing process improvements and project implementation.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and problem-solving methodologies.
• Excellent project management, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively with production teams, engineers, and senior leadership.

Job Offer

• Base salary $95,000 - $115,000 depending on experience
• 15 PTO Days + company holidays
• Tuition assistance opportunities
  

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.