Advanced Manufacturing Engineer II

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer II•Bolingbrook, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will be responsible for managing cross-functional projects delivering a continuous improvement of our safety, quality, delivery, and cost through the elimination of waste from our production processes, launching new products/processes into operations, and by educating and empowering our production staff. As an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer II you will manage Manufacturing Engineering projects. Preparation of detailed project plans with estimated project task hours and timelines for development, production, validation, and launch. Will be responsible for on-time, on-budget delivery of projects. Oversee research and development of new manufacturing equipment, processes, standard operating procedures, and work instructions. Improve manufacturing processes through review of all engineering deliverables for technical accuracy and adherence to engineering standards and project schedules. Interact with Design Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to ensure design for manufacturability of new products. Participates in the design review process, and acts as a liaison for products from inception through shipment to the customer. Will be involved in New product launches. Review new product design and work with design engineering to identify areas for improved product manufacturability, reduced manufacturing cost, and improved process reliability. Provide manufacturing feasibility during various phases of new products and new technologies. Identify new opportunities for process improvement. Analyze capital equipment needs for new technologies and business needs. Investigate, plan, and implement such capital projects. Leading Projects through detailed plans and execution on innovative change across assigned assets, both equipment upgrades and equipment optimizations. Design and implement tooling and fixtures focused on error-proofing to eliminate waste in the manufacturing process and make operations safer. Conducts/leads or participates in Process Mapping, FMEA, RIE’S and 8 Step Problem Solving, Quality Control Plan development, DFM, initiatives to promote and ensure that processes are continuously improved. Assist in the hiring, training, and mentoring of manufacturing engineers and support staff to work to their full potential. Support G&W manufacturing transformation to Industry 4.0 and Advanced Automation solutions. Create and improve G&W project delivery process and standard tools used in delivering Advanced Automation solutions. Review and write reports, approve expenditures, enforce rules. Recommend, plan and direct installation of new equipment. Communicate and collaborate with other managers and departments. Prepare and deliver engineering-related presentations as required. Assist with other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or related Engineering field
5+ years total experience.
Computer proficient; confident with data analysis programs
Problem-solving skills with experience using root cause analysis techniques
Can provide examples of new product production integration or significant operational improvement projects

Nice To Haves

Project Management and Leadership
Six Sigma, Red X, or other problem-solving certification
CAD/CAM experience
Experience working cross-functionally with all levels of the organization structure

Responsibilities

Manage Manufacturing Engineering projects.
Preparation of detailed project plans with estimated project task hours and timelines for development, production, validation, and launch.
On-time, on-budget delivery of projects.
Oversee research and development of new manufacturing equipment, processes, standard operating procedures, and work instructions.
Improve manufacturing processes through review of all engineering deliverables for technical accuracy and adherence to engineering standards and project schedules.
Interact with Design Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to ensure design for manufacturability of new products.
Participate in the design review process, and act as a liaison for products from inception through shipment to the customer.
Be involved in New product launches.
Review new product design and work with design engineering to identify areas for improved product manufacturability, reduced manufacturing cost, and improved process reliability.
Provide manufacturing feasibility during various phases of new products and new technologies.
Identify new opportunities for process improvement.
Analyze capital equipment needs for new technologies and business needs.
Investigate, plan, and implement such capital projects.
Lead Projects through detailed plans and execution on innovative change across assigned assets, both equipment upgrades and equipment optimizations.
Design and implement tooling and fixtures focused on error-proofing to eliminate waste in the manufacturing process and make operations safer.
Conduct/lead or participate in Process Mapping, FMEA, RIE’S and 8 Step Problem Solving, Quality Control Plan development, DFM, initiatives to promote and ensure that processes are continuously improved.
Assist in the hiring, training, and mentoring of manufacturing engineers and support staff to work to their full potential.
Support G&W manufacturing transformation to Industry 4.0 and Advanced Automation solutions.
Create and improve G&W project delivery process and standard tools used in delivering Advanced Automation solutions.
Review and write reports, approve expenditures, enforce rules.
Recommend, plan and direct installation of new equipment.
Communicate and collaborate with other managers and departments.
Prepare and deliver engineering-related presentations as required.
Assist with other duties as assigned.