Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Rosemont, Illinois Permanent USD90,000 - USD125,000 per year View Job Description
The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will play a vital role in the improvement of manufacturing processes on the plant floor, as well as developing and sustaining processes for new and existing products. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will report directly to the Engineering Manager.
  • Leading supplier to many aerospace clients around the globe
  • Focus on professional growth and career advancement

About Our Client

Our client is a specialized manufacturing company serving a large client base in the aerospace industry. They supply some of the world's most recognizable aerospace brands, and have been growing steadily over the past two decades. They are searching for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join the team as they continue to ramp up production and expand their client base

Job Description

  • Develop manufacturing procedures, methods, and standards, and oversees their implementation
  • Develop both detailed processes with associated time standards for production
  • Actively secures outside quotations for raw material and services on new projects.
  • Proactively work to avoid problems and prepares for upcoming jobs in advance of their scheduled start dates.
  • Provide technical support for the design and manufacture of jigs, fixtures and special tools including their procurement and/or manufacture. Develops testing requirements/procedures as necessary to ensure compliance to customer/design specifications.
  • Implements Engineering Change Orders in a timely manner following set procedures.
  • Under guidance of the Engineering Manager, develops cost justifications to support the procurement of both capital and expense items. Supports implementation of new equipment and processes.
  • Participate in the MRB process by dispositioning rejects and creating necessary reworks instructions.
  • Responsible for new product introductions including routed processes, BOM's, In-Process drawings, gaging and including the design/procurement/manufacture of special tooling.
  • Perform value analysis on existing designs and make recommendations to reduce overall products costs by providing guidance to engineering as required on manufacturability of designs generated.
  • Support Cellular Manufacturing and takes a leadership role in Set-up reduction.
  • Serve as primary interface with Customers and Suppliers with regard to manufacturing issues.
  • Consult with and advise shop supervision on problems relative to methods, tooling, and handling to eliminate production difficulties.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree preferred, can be bypassed with extensive experience
  • Minimum of four years' experience in manufacturing engineering including tooling and fixturing design background
  • Three or more years of conventional lathe, mill, and CNC machining experience.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills are required.
  • CAD and Microsoft Office skills are required.
  • Knowledge of AS9100 standards is a plus.
  • Lean/ Six sigma Green Belt or higher is a plus.

What's on Offer

  • Base Salary $90,000-$125,000 depending on level of experience
  • 3 weeks PTO
  • Comprehensive Benefits
  • Annual Bonus
  • 401(K) Match
  • Professional Development & Career Planning Groups
Contact
Michael Turner
Quote job ref
JN-072024-6488298

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Rosemont
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Michael Turner
Job Reference
JN-072024-6488298