Manufacturing Operations Specialist

6 days ago


Wheeling, Illinois, United States Accu-Fab, Inc. Full time
Job Summary

Accu-Fab, Inc. is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to drive business growth and sustainability.

About the Role

This exciting opportunity involves a wide range of responsibilities, from quoting and design for manufacture to tool selection, programming, and production support.

The successful candidate will optimize our manufacturing methods, develop efficient workflows, and ensure the highest level of product quality and consistency.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Drive the business from quoting to design for manufacturing to process validation and ongoing production support.
  2. Review customer prints, specifications, and volumes to create process routing, run time estimates, external processing estimates, and tooling cost assumptions.
  3. Develop and oversee the design and implementation of specialized tooling, fixtures, and jigs to enhance production capabilities and ensure consistent quality.
  4. Create programs to run lasers, punch presses, forming machines, etc. to efficiently manufacture parts and meet customer quality expectations.
  5. Provide technical support to the production team, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to minimize downtime and maintain optimal productivity.
  6. Analyze existing manufacturing processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement optimized procedures to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and lower production costs.
  7. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including work instructions, process flows, and SOPs to ensure consistency in manufacturing processes.
  8. Work closely with the quality control team to establish quality standards, conduct process audits, and implement corrective actions to maintain adherence to quality requirements.
  9. Collaborate with the procurement team and suppliers to identify suitable materials and processes for specific projects, considering cost, availability, and performance requirements.
  10. Ensure all manufacturing processes comply with health and safety regulations and implement safety initiatives to create a safe working environment.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering, or related field.
  • 5+ years experience in metal fabrication or related environment.
  • Proficiency in CAD/CAM software for design and programming of CNC machines with experience in SolidWorks and Striker preferred.
  • Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and process improvement.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex manufacturing processes.
  • Familiarity with quality management systems and manufacturing standards.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Project management abilities to drive initiatives from concept to implementation.
Benefits

Full-time position offering a benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, short-term disability, vacation, and 401(k) with match.



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