Manufacturing Engineer II

Grayhill • La Grange, IL

85d • $71,000 - $121,000

About The Position

Grayhill, Inc. designs and manufactures intuitive human interface solutions that make life simpler, safer and more efficient. Standard products include optical encoders, rotary switches, keypads, joysticks and pushbuttons. Grayhill specializes in creating ergonomic panels and product shells that integrate various interface technologies, including displays, touch technology and motion sensing to support a range of industries including Healthcare, Automotive and Military. This opening is for our second shift (2:30pm-11pm). The Manufacturing Engineer II will provide support to the development of new and revisions to existing products by acting as a liaison between Design Engineering and Production, identifying and resolving manufacturing problems and directing the tool room in the development of new and/or redesigned tools. Plans efficient, clean and safe manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from four-year college or university with an Engineering concentration.
• 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft Office Suite experience.
• CAD software experience.
• Statistical Software (e.g. MiniTab, Statgraphics).
• APQP Suite experience.
• SAP ERP experience.
• ISO 9001 experience.
• Lean Six Sigma concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods.
• Review and update existing process routings.
• Execute new product introduction process.
• Qualify processes and tooling using acceptable statistical methods.
• Create work instructions, production standards and production staffing requirements.
• Provide initial training for production tool operation part and assembly.
• Interface with other departments involved in manufacturing process.
• Research and resolve production issues.
• Evaluate and recommend potential new production equipment.
• Design tools and fixtures through the use of accepted CAD systems.
• Establish operating, maintenance and safety procedures for plant equipment and machinery.
• Research and implement continuous improvement projects.
• Develop production ergonomic stations to maximize efficiency.
• Review quality data and make improvements as needed.
• Notify Purchasing of vendor issues and piece part shortages and work with Purchasing to resolve issues.
• Develop time studies to verify accuracy of labor standards.
• Coordinate DOE collection.
• Coordinate the production of capability study assemblies, including controlling input variables.
• Investigate and respond to CCAs and ICAs.
• Participate in DFMEAs to promote DFM practices.
• Maintain DFMEAs as living documents.
• Source and specify appropriate equipment to facilitate data collection for SPC data interpretation.
• Participate in SPC data interpretation studies.
• Participate in seminars, meetings and training sessions as required to maintain a working knowledge of new developments, techniques and products in the industry.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance; medical, dental, prescription, and vision starting on day one.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• 401(K) match up to 4% of salary.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Collaboration Space featuring ping pong, foosball, board games, and more.
• 10 company paid holidays.
• Optional gap insurance coverages.
• Company paid disability, parental leave, and basic group life.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
• Catered company events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree