Manufacturing Engineer

2 months ago


Huntley, United States Force America Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Overview: We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer at our Huntley, IL location. Our Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for leading the effort to reduce cost, improve quality, review and create efficient production processes, implement Lean methodologies, as well as providing shop support by overseeing processes, troubleshooting, and developing tools and weld fixtures in a manufacturing environment.

This position will also involve assisting with managing ECRs/ECOs from manufacturing to engineering, creating and maintaining preventative maintenance processes and schedules, creating efficient production documentation, assisting in creation and support of assembly and test fixtures during regular production and prototyping of new products, new tooling research and acquisitions, and improving and maintaining ERP system information.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Provide daily production support
  • Politely collaborate with production personnel seeking methods to improve safety, quality, and efficiency
  • Assist with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) during product development stages
  • Design systems and capture data by tracking trends through performance metrics
  • Determine and implement cost reductions by improving process efficiencies
  • Perform and analyze root causes of failures, and create corrective action plans
  • Create, maintain, and audit preventative maintenance schedules for manufacturing equipment
  • Assist Maintenance to troubleshoot manufacturing equipment failures (tools, machines, and fixtures)
  • Design in 3D SolidWorks; weld, machine, assembly and test fixtures for fabricated and machined components
  • Assist with incoming change requests from engineering and manufacturing
  • Assist manufacturing with prototypes
  • Create and define documented process flows
  • Validate labor estimates by performing time studies on manufacturing builds
  • Implement Lean manufacturing and systems throughout the organization
  • Other duties, as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Industrial, Manufacturing, Quality, Mechanical, or Related field
  • 3 years minimum previous experience in a manufacturing engineering roll.
  • Design experience of weld fixtures and other manufacturing aides using 3D CAD
  • Thorough understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Theory of Constraints and Six Sigma
  • Strong knowledge and practical experience with mechanical design principles
  • Ability to develop, read, and comprehend mechanical drawings
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards and compliance requirements, preferred
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Experience in SolidWorks, preferred but not required
  • Good oral and written skills
  • Ability to multi-task and function in a fast paced work environment
  • Self-directed and able to prioritize responsibilities to meet deadlines
  • Strong desire to work within a team environment


Position Location: 12901 Jim Dhamer Dr, Huntley IL 60142



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