Job Description:

Title: Manufacturing EngineerLocation: Franklin Grove, ILPay Rate: $70,000-90,000 plus bonusDuration of Job: Direct hireDo not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.Provide manufacturing engineering and quality engineering technical support to the manufacturing areas and product launch activities that meet or exceed customer expectations.RESPONSIBILITIESIdentify and implement improvements with manufacturing teams that reduce product cost, improve quality and maximize customer satisfaction.Ensure the maximum safety, quality, capability and utilization of manufacturing/processing equipment and processes.Continuously research and implement "Best Practice manufacturing and processing methods.Lead new product introductions and current product modifications to the manufacturing floor.Review and quote processing and production equipment and tools.Ensure that effective documentation and control systems are developed, utilized, and maintained.Lead the manufacturing team to define, justify, and coordinate the purchase and implementation of new equipment and processes; perform capacity analysis, track tooling and AR expenditures.Assist and/or lead specific elements in the APQP/NPDP process, including selections of special characteristics for product and build processes.Lead in the design and build of manufacturing/assembly/processing equipment and processes.Resolve and prevent issues through robust problem-solving methodologies (8D's, 5 Why's, A3s, etc.).Coordinate or perform as needed, process diagnostics, maintenance, repairs, calibrations, and operating procedures.Coordinate and perform special studies, DOE's and capacity/capability analysis.Review and disposition on non-conforming materials.Prepare and make presentations to customers, employees, and all levels of the management team.Manage customer portals for assigned activities i.e. corrective actions, capacity reports, warranty management, SCR's, etc.Lead fast response meeting for Customer complaints and corrective action follow up to on-time completion.Coordinate and manage outside contract projects.Coordinate and manage specialized processes such as heat treating, welding, soldering, etc.Lead and utilize a teamwork approach to achieve departmental objectives (safety, scrap, FTT, others).Provide technical leadership, training, and support to manufacturing teams as well as to peers.Use of required PPE; following safety rules and procedures and training others; compliance with plant code of conduct.Attendance and participation at safety and health training sessions.Lead and promote the 5S Standards.REQUIREMENTSBachelor's degree in an engineering2+ years Engineering experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering or a combination within a Manufacturing environmentProduct Launch experience preferred