Manufacturing Engineer

4 days ago


Elmhurst, United States Val Matic Valve and Mfg Corporation Full time

Since 1966, Val-Matic Valve has been delivering products and services that are essential in providing clean water and other fluids to industries and homes around the world. Today, Val-Matic manufactures nine types of air valves and is the leading supplier of air valves in North America. As a subsidiary of A.Y. McDonald Industries, our company is family owned and privately operated. If you’re looking for a job that leaves you feeling fulfilled and valued, then look no further than Val-Matic Valve.

Summary

As a Manufacturing Engineer with us, you will play a pivotal role in our operations, driving efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives across our production lines. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new processes, optimize existing ones, and ensure that our manufacturing operations are at the forefront of technological advancement.

Responsibilities

  • Manage capital projects from conception to completion utilizing the AFE process and working collaboratively with all cross-functional team members.
  • Ensure proper documentation of capital project progress and on-time project completion within +/- 10% of budget.
  • Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods and processes which include manual machinery, CNC Machinery, assembly, product testing, powder paint, wet paint, material storage and handling, shipping and receiving, plan and office processes and procedures.
  • Analyze and plan workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
  • Assists in programming CNC equipment and robotic welders, as well as designs fixtures/tools to be used on those machines in the manufacturing process.
  • Recommend product design changes to improve manufacturability.
  • Specify equipment necessary to support the manufacturing process and business growth and develop the business case for capital expenditures
  • Interacts with engineers, quality, supervisors, production personnel, lead persons, or others to resolve production or business problems.
  • Applies analytical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.
  • Leads, Co-Leads and/or Participates in continuous improvement activities throughout the facility using proven Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
Additional Competencies
  • Project Management Skills
  • Knowledge of equipment for purchase, installation, a nd repair
  • Design Vision
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Leadership and teamwork skills
  • Problem-solving ability
  • Good information technology skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, systems engineering, industrial engineering or mechanical engineering.
  • Experience with AutoCad and/or ProEngineer
  • Able to create and interpret drawings and use the measuring devices needed to determine conformance to design specifications.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • Knowledge of quality systems in an ISO9001 environment.
  • Proficient in MS Office suite applications
  • Ability to prioritize jobs and make critical decisions in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong verbal and written communication to clearly communicate with internal and external customers
  • Ability to use reasoning and logic to identify alternative solutions or to adapt and apply past solutions to solve new problems
Preferred Qualifications
  • Project Management Professional Certification is a Plus.
  • Experience with programming and tooling concepts as they apply to manual and CNC machinery.
  • Experience with Painting and Sand Blasting operations.
Physical Requirements
  • Use of hands and fingers to perform job function
  • Ability to stoop, kneel, bend and climb
  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs
Wages

$80,000 – $97,500

Benefits
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Company Paid Short-Term Disability
  • 401k Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • PTO
  • Free Uniforms with laundry service
  • $2000 Retention Bonus
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Safety equipment reimbursement


A pre-employment Background Check and 6 panel (no THC) Drug screen required.

Val-Matic® is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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