Project Engineer — Automation & High-Volume Manufacturing

Aegis Worldwide

Lake Villa (IL)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 90,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Aegis Worldwide is seeking a hands-on Project Engineer to drive equipment performance, expand automation, and increase efficiency in a high-volume aluminum manufacturing environment. You will own projects from problem identification through testing, implementation, and documenting results.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in engineering, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to lead upgrades, troubleshoot production issues, and collaborate with Maintenance, Production, OEMs, and

Qualifications

2–5 years of engineering experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Experience independently leading equipment upgrades, manufacturing efficiency initiatives, or cost savings projects through implementation.
Strong mechanical aptitude and an understanding of how production machinery operates.
Hands-on experience troubleshooting equipment and resolving production process issues.
Ability to gather input from operators and maintenance technicians, identify root causes, test solutions, and implement improvements.
Strong communication, documentation, and project coordination skills.
Willingness to spend most of the workday on the production floor.

Responsibilities

Lead equipment improvement, automation, and continuous improvement projects from concept through implementation.
Identify opportunities to reduce manual labor, improve material flow, reduce scrap, and increase equipment reliability and productivity.
Improve presses and thermoforming equipment through automated part handling, stacking, and other process enhancements.
Evaluate and integrate sensors, vision systems, and automated quality inspection or sampling technologies.
Troubleshoot underperforming equipment alongside Maintenance and Production, identify root causes, and test potential solutions.
Develop and validate improvements through offline testing, prototyping, and production trials.
Evaluate machine functions and coordinate equipment modifications, upgrades, or rebuilds to improve performance.
Work with equipment OEMs, component suppliers, and outside integrators to evaluate and implement solutions.
Use CAD and, when appropriate, 3D printing to develop basic fixtures, sensor mounts, and prototype components.
Create or update work instructions and communicate process changes to affected teams.
Document project objectives, testing results, cost savings, and operational improvements; present findings to plant leadership.