Manufacturing Engineer

Based in Blue Island IL, we are a very reputable manufacturing company that is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our engineering team. We create products for the Airline/Aviation industry and have been in business for over 50 years!

Our ideal candidate will bring 2-4+ years of experience working within a manufacturing environment on new product launches, creating test methods, tooling and assembly, conducting CAPAs and nonconformance's. If this sounds like you, please apply TODAY!

Salary: $70-90k annually
Growth Opportunities

Responsible for planning, organizing, evaluating and leading initiatives and product launches to improve manufacturing methods, tooling and production equipment capabilities and assembly methods. Conduct specification reviews, monitoring of customer requirements and project management execution. Audit experience, knowledge of new product launch, inspection plans, problem solving, root cause analysis and control of nonconformance is essential. Will ensure proper processes and documentation (SOPs) are in place and projects are managed conforming to customer specifications.

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide engineering support to production departments through managing projects for launch of new products, tooling, customer communications, developments and documentation.
Evaluate manufacturing processes applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling and materials; confer with equipment vendors; solicit observations from operators.
Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, modifying and testing manufacturing methods and equipment.
Assure product and process quality by designing testing methods, testing finished product and process capabilities; establish standards; confirm manufacturing processes.
Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements and equipment layout.
Maintain accurate documentation of tool and fixture modifications and process changes.
Assist in investigating customer reported nonconformance issues and provide support in resolving complaints, and corrective actions in a timely manner as assigned.
Model and enforce plant safety practices, oversee orientation of safety and emergency evacuation with direct employees and report possible safety hazards or problems to management.
Assist with other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

Bachelors degree in related field preferred
2-4 years manufacturing/engineering experience
Project management certification desired
Knowledge of manufacturing concepts
Microsoft Office Suite and computer skills essential