Digital Manufacturing Engineer

Misumi USA • Schaumburg, IL

1d • $60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Digital Manufacturing Engineer is a combined role of Product Engineer and Product Development Engineer which functions as “back-office” for MISUMI's leading-edge industrial digital manufacturing service. Key areas of responsibility include both operation and development work of this proprietary technology system; promotion of sales of service through design communication with customers; manufacturing coordination; and special engineering-related projects for new product development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Automation, or Industrial Engineering
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment and quality inspection tools
• Hands-on experience sizing and specifying industrial automation components.
• Print manufacturing analysis experience
• Working knowledge of 3D CAD, MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Excellent problem solving, interpersonal, and conflict management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Growth mindset, positive and proactive attitude on pursuing new challenges and assignments as well as stimulating constructive teamwork under supervisor’s direction.
• Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Sponsorship for work authorization is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of SQL, Tableau, and/or VBA a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review customer 2D drawings and 3D models, resolve any discrepancies, and identify callouts or specifications that require manufacturing expertise or attention.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by clearly communicating customer requirements such as product specifications and delivery schedule to backend manufacturing.
• Monitor system availability and data receipt to maintain stable service delivery.
• Process custom quoting opportunities between customers and manufacturers (domestic and overseas) to capture new business and support existing business.
• Support customers with system operation and follow up with auto-quote error customers as well as quoted customers on their projects.
• Promote and educate customers including design and mechanical engineers, buyers, or other professional and technical personnel on the Service to increase sales.
• Partner with Sourcing, Customer Service, and Procurement on quality claims, and obtain and review quality inspection documents from manufacturing as needed.
• Conduct market and customer research including surveys and data analysis related to product development; determine price competitiveness, delivery time, and whether products match customer demand.
• Expand Digital Manufacturing capabilities to increase product offerings, revenue, and market share in new growth sectors.
• Review market and business analyses of Digital Manufacturing drawing requirements to develop new product and capability needs.
• Efficiently manage development projects collaboratively across multiple departments to ensure products are completed on time and meet all quality standards.
• Implement strategic initiatives quickly and effectively, create project timelines, goals, and countermeasures, track and report KPI’s.
• Manage costs to increase the profitability of Digital Manufacturing products.
• Provide accurate data for management to assist with regular and special reporting related to team performance.
• Identify areas where improvement in efficiency or outcome is possible and contribute to solutions.
• Promote team success by assisting team members with large or complex requests.
• Provide internal and external technical design support and education for products. including materials, surface finishes, fits, tolerances, and sizing.
• Support business process standardization and improvement.
• Travel as required.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including Medical (HMO/PPO/HDHP), Vision, Dental, Life (Basic and AD&D), Disability (STD and LTD), Legal, and Pet Insurance Plans, 401(k) Plan with match, Commuter Transit Benefits, Employee Resource (EAP and GEAS) Plans, Fitness Club Membership, Tax Savings (HAS and FSA) Plans, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees