Production Engineer

ntnusajobs; Macomb (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ntnusajobs is seeking an engineer to provide plant-wide engineering support for production, focusing on continual improvement of machinery and processes. The role coordinates across Engineering, Manufacturing and Maintenance to implement process enhancements and safety practices.

The candidate will develop capital project objectives, write specifications, create layouts, obtain quotes, and prepare cost/benefit analyses. A Bachelor’s in engineering or Eng. Tech plus experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred (Manufacturing/Production/Mechanical/Industrial) or Eng. Tech with 0–2 years manufacturing experience.
• 1–3 years manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to analyze procedures, write reports and present information clearly.
• Basic knowledge of setup and operation of equipment and process development coordination.
• Familiarity with safety programs, work measurement and production standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversees development of improvements to existing processes and coordinates projects across Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance.
• Develop capital project objectives, write specs, layouts, quotes and proposals with cost/benefit summaries.
• Maintain project schedules, coordinate activities, resolve problems and suggest corrective actions.
• Write standard work instructions using MS Office templates for setup, operation, troubleshooting, maintenance and lockout/tagout.
• Develop quick changeover methods and tooling; analyze methods to reduce labor and optimize profits.
• Analyze material handling and recommend improved methods and equipment.
• Support plant quality systems, safety programs and productivity goals; participate in continuous improvement.

Skills

Engineering support

Project coordination

Process improvement

Data analysis

Team player

Technical writing

MS Office

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Engineering Technology degree + 0–2 years

Tools

Microsoft Office

Statistical Analysis

Job description

General Statement of Responsibilities: Responsible for providing the engineering support to Plant production departments through continual improvement of machinery and processes.

Essential Duties (Other duties may be assigned as necessary):

• Oversees development of improvements to existing processes. Coordinates projects between Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance, and other personnel to make these improvements.
• Develop capital project objectives, write project specifications, develop layouts, obtain quotations and formulate proposal documents including summary of costs and benefits, project schedule, and spending plan.
• Maintain project schedule by monitoring progress, coordinating activities, resolving problems, and recommending corrective actions.
• Basic knowledge of setup and operation of equipment and able to coordinate new process development and training.
• Write standard work instructions using Microsoft Office products with established templates for setup, operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and lockout/tagout of new and existing production equipment.
• Develop/recommend quick changeover methods and tooling.
• Analyze methods and develop concepts to reduce direct, indirect, and set-up labor.
• Analyze, recommend, and coordinate implementation of profit improvement programs.
• Analyze material handling (current state) and recommend improved methods and equipment.
• Knowledge of work measurement methodology. Assist with development of new or updating existing production standards.
• Knowledge of safe manufacturing practices necessary for recommendation and implementation of safety programs.
• Knowledge of Statistical Problem Solving principles and application.
• Able to interact with other departments and personnel and natural ability to be a team player.
• Support the Plant quality systems goals/improvements & productivity goals/improvements within the scope of the job.
• Support the Plant safety programs/goals within the scope of the job.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Compliance with Company, Corporate, State, & Federal regulations.

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in an appropriate engineering discipline (Manufacturing, Production, Mechanical, Industrial) is preferred; or a Bachelor's degree in an Engineering Technology plus zero to two years of manufacturing experience. Experience: Prefer 1 to 3 years of manufacturing experience.

Mathematical - Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistics, and fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions. Language - Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures. Ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedures. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees, groups of employees, or outside vendors. Reasoning ability - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. Work environment - The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Accommodations: The qualifications, physical demands, & work environment specifications listed in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform this job's essential functions.

Starting Wage : Base starting wage is $70,000 - $80,000/annually. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to: job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity. At NTN, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.