Production Layout & Process Optimization Engineer

Rohrer Corporation; Bensenville, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Rohrer Corporation in Illinois is seeking an experienced Manufacturing/Industrial Engineer to lead layout planning, tool preparation, and production coordination for packaging operations.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least five years of layout and process optimization experience, with proficiency in CAD and MS Office. You will collaborate with die vendors, mold shops, and production teams to ensure efficient layouts and uninterrupted flow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related field.
• 5 years’ experience in layout assembly preferred.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles and methodologies
• Proven experience in production layout design and process optimization, preferably in the packaging industry.
• Proficient in CAD software and other relevant design tools.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Review and optimize production layouts for efficiency.
• Coordinate with die vendor and mold shop to communicate programs.
• Produce full-scale table drawings based on packing information.
• Coordinate job scheduling with production team and ensure material availability.
• Assist with any issues in assembly or the die shop.
• Monitor and order materials (plastic, die boards, aluminum) as needed.
• Design and print secondary tool assists using a 3D printer.
• Schedule and operate 3D printer to support assembly.
• Design second-level die-cut parts and coordinate with external die shops.
• Design and machine aluminum assists for production.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Layout design

Process optimization

CAD software

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related field

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Rohrer Corporation in Illinois is seeking an experienced Manufacturing/Industrial Engineer to lead layout planning, tool preparation, and production coordination for packaging operations.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least five years of layout and process optimization experience, with proficiency in CAD and MS Office. You will collaborate with die vendors, mold shops, and production teams to ensure efficient layouts and uninterrupted flow.