Manufacturing Engineer | Wood Dale, IL

Wood Dale Permanent USD75,000 - USD90,000 per year
  • Report Directly to the VP of Operations, Instant Visibility to Senior Leadership
  • Defined promotional track to a Management Level Role

About Our Client

Our client is a leading, national manufacturer of industrial supplies and fastener equipment looking to add a Manufacturing Engineer due to increased business. Based out of a 135,000 sq ft facility, and looking to expand their facility, adding new production lines and improve current operations. They hold over 60% of market share for their industry sector.This Manufacturing Engineer will be mentored by the VP of Operations and be on track for promotion.

Job Description

  • Perform product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality, safety, and efficiency improvements.
  • Support product development by designing, prototyping, and testing new/revised products and modifying manufacturing equipment accordingly.
  • Create, evaluate and/or approve drawings, routings, specs, SOPs, training materials and other documents related to the production of existing and new products.
  • Support and engage factory in Lean, focusing on process improvement and 5S.
  • Prepare and maintain detailed layouts of buildings and equipment.
  • Coordinate the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including blueprints, quality standards, tool design, process specifications, and communication of goals to the factory.
  • Design, develop and test and/or source and cost-justify tools, machinery and equipment.



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The Successful Applicant

Must Have Experience/Skills:

  • 2-5+ years of experience within metals manufacturing (assembly, machining, welding, metal fabrication, stamping, etc...)
  • 4-year, technical degree
  • Knowledge/experience of making improvements to manufacturing operations (i.e. reducing costs, improving yield, reducing waste, etc...)
  • Working knowledge of SolidWorks or AutoCAD



Nice to Haves:

  • Stamping experience
  • Purchasing/supplier relationships

What's on Offer

  • Salary (dependent on exp.): $80,000 to $90,000
  • 3 weeks PTO
  • 10 paid holidays
  • Tuition assistance/paid training
  • 401(k) match 4%
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • S/L
  • 5% bonus
Contact
Daniel Smith
Quote job ref
JN-052023-6063104

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Wood Dale
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Daniel Smith
Job Reference
JN-052023-6063104