Senior Manufacturing Engineer | Aerospace | Lombard, IL

Michael Page; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer near Lombard seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to drive productivity improvements and automation initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in manufacturing, particularly in machining and assembly processes. This role involves troubleshooting production issues and leading capital expenditure projects. The company offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

10 holidays

BCBS full medical benefits

Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years in manufacturing with strong experience in machining & assembly processes.
• Experience leading capital expenditure projects from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Leading productivity improvements and automation implementation.
• Troubleshooting production issues of mechanical and electrical nature.
• Developing requirements for tooling and support equipment.

Skills

LEAN

Six Sigma

Process Improvement

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Associates Degree or higher in a technical science or engineering field

Job description

• Senior level role with the ability to work independently
• Work with some of the most well known aerospace OEMs in the industry

About Our Client

Our client is an AS9100 certified aerospace manufacturer located near Lombard that supports globally known aerospace brands such as Boeing, Northrup Grumman, Collins Aerospace, and more. They are owned by a larger parent company that oversees an entire aerospace manufacturing portfolio in the U.S with over $1B in annual revenue.

Job Description

Key duties and responsibilities include :

• Leading productivity improvements, automation implementation, and LEAN initiatives.
• Driving shop floor CI through lean minded process / flow improvements and cross functional kaizen events.
• Developing and improving processes in a machine shop and assembly environment.
• Troubleshooting production issues of mechanical and electrical nature.
• Being involved in capital expenditure discussions
• Developing automation, optimized methods, special tooling & machine / test stand designs for the purpose of cost reduction, quality & process enhancement
• Ability to understand electrical schematics and troubleshoot / identify component level issues.
• Developing requirements for tooling, fixturing, testing and support equipment.
• Understanding Customer and Engineering (Mechanical and Electrical) requirements and translating them into processes

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will possess the following :

• 10+ years in manufacturing, with strong experience working on machining & assembly processes
• Knowledge of LEAN / Six Sigma methodologies OR demonstrated experience with process improvement initiatives like : 5S, Kaizen Events, Value Stream Mapping, Pareto Charts, and more
• Ability to write work instructions, create documentation for troubleshooting equipment / machinery
• Experience communicating directly with outside vendors / processors
• Background successfully leading capital expenditure projects from start to finish

What will set you apart :

• Associates Degree or higher education in a technical science or engineering field strongly preferred

Apply today using the link below and your resume will be considered within 1 business day

What's on Offer

What's on offer :

• Base Salary : $115,000 - $135,000 depending on level of experience
• 10 holidays
• BCBS full medical benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities

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