Production Engineer - Melrose Park, IL

Interlake Mecalux, Inc.; Melrose Park, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) plan with generous companymatch

Paid Holidays and PTO with cash-out

Blue Cross Blue Shield medical, dental

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Interlake Mecalux, Inc. in Melrose Park, IL, seeks a qualified Production Engineer to drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes to enhance quality, efficiency, and overall plant performance.

You will lead improvement efforts, resolve production problems, train plant staff, and ensure layouts support efficient operations while maintaining ISO 9001 alignment. Fluency in English and Spanish is preferred. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and Master’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• Fluency in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Driving continuous improvement efforts in the plant in terms of quality, (e.g., eliminating waste, reducing process variation, increasing production throughput and improving manufacturing processes).
• Resolving manufacturing problems by investigating issues, identifying root causes, taking corrective actions and documenting results/process changes by using different quality techniques to determine the complexity of the problem(s).
• Developing and implementing solutions that improve the quality and efficiency of the various manufacturing processes in fabrication and assembly operations.
• Preparing manuals and training plant floor workers in the use of new forms, reports, procedures or equipment, focusing training on correct quality check procedures, root cause analysis and corrective action using ISO 9001 certification criteria.
• Utilizing technical skills and operational experience to develop technical solutions for production problems that involve, methods, equipment, material replenishment, process controls, error-proofing, overall equipment effectiveness, and others.
• Ensuring plant layout is suitable for an efficient manufacturing process. Reviewing, studying, following, and implementing plans and solutions to the production process while conferring with management.
• Acting as a liaison between plant leads, plant workers, and management to accomplish the production objectives set forth by company vision.
• Keeping records of production suppliers essential for the production process and review delivery records to confirm quality requirements were fulfilled.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Master’s degree preferred

Job description

We are looking for a qualified Production Engineerto join our dynamic team in Melrose Park, IL.This role will be responsible for driving continuous improvement in manufacturing processes to enhance quality, efficiency, and overall plant performance.

Responsibilities:

• Driving continuous improvement efforts in the plant in terms of quality (e.g., eliminating waste, reducing process variation, increasing production throughput and improving manufacturing processes).
• Resolving manufacturing problems by investigating issues, identifying root causes, taking corrective actions and documenting results/process changes by using different quality techniques to determine the complexity of the problem(s).
• Developing and implementing solutions that improve the quality and efficiency of the various manufacturing processes in fabrication and assembly operations.
• Preparing manuals and training plant floor workers in the use of new forms, reports, procedures or equipment, focusing training on correct quality check procedures, root cause analysis and corrective action using ISO 9001 certification criteria.
• Utilizing technical skills and operational experience to develop technical solutions for production problems that involve, methods, equipment, material replenishment, process controls, error-proofing, overall equipment effectiveness, and others.
• Ensuring plant layout is suitable for an efficient manufacturing process. Reviewing, studying, following, and implementing plans and solutions to the production process while conferring with management.
• Acting as a liaison between plant leads, plant workers, and management to accomplish the production objectives set forth by company vision.
• Keeping records of production suppliers essential for the production process and review delivery records to confirm quality requirements were fulfilled.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and Master’s degree preferred.

Personality: Candidates must have integrity, be highly analytical, and have a strong desire to be deeply involved in the business. Candidates must be organized and methodical in their work, with the ability to learn quickly and adapt easily to change. Candidates must be able to persevere through difficult work challenges with the highest degree of dedication. Candidates must have strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to interact and communicate effectively with personnel from all levels of the organization.

Fluency in English and Spanish.

Interlake Mecalux offers:

• Competitive compensation.
• Become part of an industry leading dynamic team with a high focus on delivering results and continuous improvement.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match; 100% vested immediately upon contributing and no waiting period to start participating.
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off with the option to cash out unused PTO every year.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance plans, along with dental and vision benefits.
• Opportunities for career development and advancement; specialize in specific areas or gain new skills in different departments.