Manufacturing Engineer

18 hours ago


Spring Grove, Illinois, United States Scot Forge Full time
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Scot Forge is a 130-year-old, 100% employee-owned company that specializes in custom open die and rolled ring forgings. Our team is dedicated to helping customers succeed in their most critical initiatives with forged solutions for various industries.

We create precision forged metal parts used in demanding applications worldwide, from the wheels of NASA's Curiosity Mars Rover to mission-critical components for nuclear submarines. Our Manufacturing Engineer plays a crucial role in developing, implementing, and maintaining methods, processes, and costs to support our customers and employee owners.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement process improvements to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency
  • Collaborate with department supervisors and other Scot Forge departments to foster a culture of continuous improvement
  • Recommend and implement changes to operations, work instructions, equipment utilization, and other related subjects
  • Support manufacturing with a disciplined approach to problem-solving, including fishbone diagrams, 6s, value stream mapping, and job safety analysis
  • Provide effective leadership and inspire a shared vision to drive results
  • Utilize process capabilities and control limits to improve quality and assess incoming work
  • Develop financial justifications for capital equipment and process changes
  • Design and carry out time studies, method analysis, and other work measurement activities
  • Serve as a resource and provide expert technical assistance to employee-owners
  • Meet key performance measures for assigned process families in safety, quality, cost, productivity, and timely completion of customer orders
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering/technology or related field
  • Minimum 3 years of related experience in manufacturing and/or metals industry
  • Experience in project management, industrial engineering methods, and technical applications of manufacturing practices
  • Proficient knowledge of SolidWorks or other CAD/CAM software and Geometrical Tolerance specification/application
  • Excellent communication and mathematical skills
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint
Preferred Skills:
  • 5+ years of applied experience in an Engineering/Technology position in manufacturing and/or metals industry
  • History of success in improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
  • Demonstrate knowledge and experience in quality tools and relevant safety regulations
  • Experience in Value Stream Mapping, Time Standards, Line Balancing, and Plant Floor Layout
  • Training in Lean Manufacturing, Visual Factory, Kanban, Kaizen, and Six-Sigma methods
  • Materials flow management experience
  • Experience with ERP or MRP software
Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Profit Sharing Bonus, Medical, Dental, Vision, Company-provided Life Insurance, Prescription Drug Plan, 401K and Roth Plan, Paid vacation and holidays, Short- and Long-term disability, and Tuition Reimbursement.

Scot Forge is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and maintains a drug-free workplace. We encourage minorities, females, disabled individuals, and veterans to apply.



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