Industrial R&D Engineer | Chicago

Chicago, Illinois Permanent USD85,000 - USD95,000 per year View Job Description
This is a great opportunity to join a growing manufacturer of products that are used in everyday life including various furniture and seating solutions.
  • Growing manufacturer or products you see nearly every day!
  • Opportunity for extensive cross-functional work and new skillsets

About Our Client

Our client is a privately-owned manufacturing company based in Chicago that produces chairs, barstools, and swivel components for residential and commercial use. Founded in the early 1900s,, it has evolved from a metal products business into a global supplier of customizable seating and one of the largest swivel manufacturers in the U.S!

Job Description

  • Work out on the floor daily with production personnel
  • Run the R&D Department, getting involved in various reliability testing
  • Lead lean and CI projects, improving quality control
  • Work with the Tool and Die manager
  • Improve process flow and layout out on the floor
  • Work with senior leadership on efficiency improvements
  • Maintain and make adjustments to fabrication machinery



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The Successful Applicant

  • Industrial engineering or similar technical degree preferred
  • 3-5+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing
  • Experience with general fabrication - CNC, Lathes, mills, bending, presses, etc
  • Familiarity with Tool and Die making
  • Familiarity with quality control
  • Strong Lean/CI experience
  • Experience with wood, metal, and plastic fabrication a plus
  • Exposure to electrical schematics a plus

What's on Offer

  • Salary up to 90,000 or 95,000, depending on specific experience
  • Merit increases for good performance
  • Quarterly bonuses offered
  • 401k match and profit sharing contribution offered
  • Health/medical/dental coverage
  • 2 weeks PTO, Sick Time Additional
  • Paid holidays
Contact
Ed Lieser
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7031212

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Engineering Design and R&D
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Chicago
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ed Lieser
Job Reference
JN-062026-7031212