Production Engineer

Chicago Magnesium Casting Co; Blue Island (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aviation manufacturing is seeking a Production Engineer to enhance manufacturing methods and lead product launches. Responsibilities include evaluating processes, managing projects, ensuring quality assurance, and maintaining documentation. Suitable candidates should have a degree in engineering and relevant experience, along with essential skills in problem-solving and project management.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years manufacturing/engineering experience required.
• Project management certification preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing concepts essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to production departments.
• Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation of tool and fixture modifications.

Skills

Problem Solving

Inspection Plans

Control of Nonconformance

Audit Experience

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Summary: Responsible for planning, organizing, evaluating, and leading initiatives and product launches to improve manufacturing methods, tooling, production equipment capabilities, and assembly methods. Conduct specification reviews, monitor customer requirements, and manage project execution. Essential skills include audit experience, knowledge of new product launches, inspection plans, problem-solving, root cause analysis, and control of nonconformance. Ensure proper processes and documentation (SOPs) are in place and projects are managed according to customer specifications.

Description: Responsible for planning, organizing, evaluating, and leading initiatives and product launches to improve manufacturing methods, tooling, production equipment capabilities, and assembly methods. Conduct specification reviews, monitor customer requirements, and manage project execution. Essential skills include audit experience, knowledge of new product launches, inspection plans, problem-solving, root cause analysis, and control of nonconformance. Ensure proper processes and documentation (SOPs) are in place and projects are managed according to customer specifications.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide engineering support to production departments through managing projects for launch of new products, tooling, customer communications, developments, and documentation.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes by 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 products and process capabilities; establish standards; confirm manufacturing processes.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Maintain accurate documentation of tool and fixture modifications and process changes.
• Assist in investigating customer-reported nonconformance issues and support in resolving complaints and corrective actions promptly.
• Model and enforce plant safety practices, oversee safety orientation and emergency procedures, and report hazards to management.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by management.

Chicago Magnesium Casting and Midwest Aerospace Casting, LLC. provide equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.

Requirements:

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

Key Competencies:

• Timely Decision Making
• Leadership, Coaching, Mentoring
• Interpersonal Skills, Communication
• Time Management, Personal Organization
• Problem Solving
• Drive for Results
• Learning on the Fly
• Project Management
• Customer Focus
• Total Quality Management (TQM), ISO, Six Sigma

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Airlines and Aviation

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