Production Improvement Engineer – Training, Quality & Growth

Interlake Mecalux, Inc.; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) plan with generous match

Paid holidays & PTO

Blue Cross Blue Shield medical, dental

Career development & advancement

Job summary

Interlake Mecalux, Inc. is seeking a Production Engineer responsible for assigning work and training production personnel, supporting process improvements, and ensuring quality, safety, and productivity goals are met.

The role focuses on driving continuous improvement, resolving manufacturing problems, developing solutions for fabrication and assembly processes, and training plant floor staff on quality procedures aligned with ISO 9001.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Driving continuous improvement efforts in the plant in terms of quality, waste reduction, and throughput.
• Investigating manufacturing problems, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions.
• Developing and implementing solutions to improve quality and efficiency of fabrication and assembly operations.
• Preparing manuals and training plant floor workers on new forms, reports, procedures or equipment with a focus on quality checks and ISO 9001 criteria.
• Utilizing technical skills to develop solutions for production problems involving methods, equipment, material replenishment, and process controls.
• Reviewing plant layouts and collaborating with management to optimize production processes.
• Acting as liaison between plant leads, workers, and management to meet production objectives.
• Maintaining records of production suppliers and reviewing delivery records for quality compliance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Organized & methodical

Problem solving

Fluent English

Fluent Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree

Job description

Interlake Mecalux, Inc. is seeking a Production Engineer responsible for assigning work and training production personnel, supporting process improvements, and ensuring quality, safety, and productivity goals are met.

The role focuses on driving continuous improvement, resolving manufacturing problems, developing solutions for fabrication and assembly processes, and training plant floor staff on quality procedures aligned with ISO 9001.