Manufacturing Engineer II

Grayhill•La Grange, IL

17d

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. With headquarters just outside of Chicago, and multiple state-of-the-art facilities around the world, Grayhill has the engineering expertise and vertical integration to deliver standard and customized solutions quickly and cost-effectively. Are You Ready to Grow With Us? This opening is for our second shift (2:30pm-11pm) Summary 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 and 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

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

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.
Apply Lean and Six Sigma concepts.
Develop production ergonomic stations to maximize efficiency.
Review quality data and makes 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.
Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods.

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 - to pause and celebrate the wins!