Manufacturing Engineer | Elk Grove Village, IL

Manufacturing Engineer

Our client is a leading, national manufacturer of industrial supplies and fastener equipment looking to add a Manufacturing Engineer due to increased business. Based out of a 135,000 sq ft facility, and looking to expand their facility, adding new production lines and improve current operations. They hold over 60% of market share for their industry sector.

Job Description

Perform product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality, safety, and efficiency improvements.

Support product development by designing, prototyping, and testing new/revised products and modifying manufacturing equipment accordingly.

Create, evaluate and/or approve drawings, routings, specs, SOPs, training materials and other documents related to the production of existing and new products.

Support and engage factory in Lean, focusing on process improvement and 5S.

Prepare and maintain detailed layouts of buildings and equipment.

Coordinate the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including blueprints, quality standards, tool design, process specifications, and communication of goals to the factory.

Design, develop and test and/or source and cost-justify tools, machinery and equipment.

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The Successful Applicant

Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field

3+ years of experience within metals manufacturing

Proven track record driving cost savings/efficiency improvements to production

Experience supporting daily production and troubleshooting issues as needed

Working knowledge of SolidWorks or AutoCAD

Experience communicating with vendors/suppliers is preferred

What's on Offer

Base salary $75,000 to $90,000 depending on level of experience

10% annual target bonus

2 Weeks PTO + Floating Holidays

10 paid holidays

Tuition assistance/paid training

401(k) match 4%

Medical, Dental, Vision