Manufacturing Process Engineer

6 days ago


Wood Dale, Illinois, United States Duravant Full time
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join our team at Duravant. As a key member of our Operations organization, you will be responsible for developing and implementing enhanced manufacturing methods to improve quality, reduce cost, and improve safety.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Drive process improvements to ensure the organization is utilizing best practices related to manufacturing.
  • Improve productivity, efficiency, and throughput while eliminating waste by utilizing lean concepts and tools.
  • Analyze current product designs, machining operations, assembly procedures, test procedures, floor layout, and material flow to enhance processes and improve production techniques.
  • Lead or participate in teams in continuous improvement activities and process redesign.
  • Develop innovative solutions to complex manufacturing production problems through identification and implementation of advanced manufacturing processes.
  • Design and develop tooling and fixtures for manufacturing.
  • Support Manufacturing to improve efficiency of manufacturing.
  • Identify throughput constraints and drive root cause improvements.
  • Provide hands-on support and expert analysis on process issues.
  • Take a leadership role in problem-solving activities, determine appropriate courses of action, and then implement corrective actions.
  • Resolve quality problems in manufacturing.
  • Identify and reduce quality errors through disciplined problem-solving techniques and root cause analysis.
  • Implement procedures to address product quality issues.
  • Develop action plans, prioritize quality concerns, and perform corrective actions.
  • Establish and implement quality checkpoints.
  • Support Design Engineering to improve efficiency of manufacturing.
  • Engineering change process management.
  • Troubleshoot prints and designs and provide feedback to Engineering.
  • Maintain an accurate record of changes and deviations.
  • Initiate and implement cost reduction programs related to process technology and improvement.
  • Conduct ROIs to justify the cost for new equipment, process, or process improvements.
  • Build and execute process improvement project funnel to support profitability growth leveraging improvements through advancements in areas such as quality, machining, and assembly process optimization, set-up reduction, process flow optimization, and manufacturing variable expense reductions.
  • Assist in specification, purchase, and installation of new machines and equipment.
  • Evaluate and recommend capital equipment improvements and additions.
  • Create documentation for new manufacturing processes and engineering procedures.
  • Create process instructions, verify build process, visual aids, work instructions, and ensure documentation is kept up to date.
  • Improve safety in manufacturing operations by addressing ergonomic and other safety concerns.
  • Lead and conduct process audits to ensure process discipline is consistent with guidelines.
  • Train employees when new processes and procedures are introduced.
  • Assist in programming CNC equipment, robotic welder, and laser cutting technology.
Requirements:
  • B.S. degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in an industrial/manufacturing/quality/process improvement capacity.
  • Solid understanding and knowledge of the workflow in machining and assembly operations.
  • Proven track record in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles - JIT, kanban, visual metrics, flow optimization, standard operating procedures, 5S, kaizen, Toyota Production System (TPS), problem-solving, and SMED.


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