Manufacturing Engineer II

Hendrickson•Crest Hill, IL

About The Position

Oversee and maintain processes for fabrication, machining and/or assembly of products and product components for the facility. Essential Functions: Develop, implement, and maintain effective, robust, ergonomic, and safe manufacturing processes. Continuous improvement initiatives to reduce variable and fixed manufacturing cost. Work directly with Product Development on design for manufacturability for current and future products. Participate on Simultaneous Product Process Development (SPPD) Teams as required. Support TS16949 certification initiatives. Point of contact for APQP process associated with launching new products/manufacturing processes. Support customers with resolutions to concerns and enhancements for existing applications. Define product and process improvements for potential cost savings. Work with plant engineering group, quality department and production to aid in daily manufacturing issues. Assign work to other engineers and technicians for specific product line or manufacturing process. All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Training in computer aided drafting techniques.
Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Knowledge of programming logic.
Knowledge of PLC logic.
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office).
Background in developing product evaluations based on analysis data.
Good Communication Skills.
Hands-on, systematic individual.
Mechanical aptitude, strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Results oriented with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Professionalism and integrity to communicate and work with employees at all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

7+ years of manufacturing experience preferred.
Suspension System knowledge preferred.
Fabrication experience preferred.
Welding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain effective, robust, ergonomic, and safe manufacturing processes.
Continuous improvement initiatives to reduce variable and fixed manufacturing cost.
Work directly with Product Development on design for manufacturability for current and future products.
Participate on Simultaneous Product Process Development (SPPD) Teams as required.
Support TS16949 certification initiatives.
Point of contact for APQP process associated with launching new products/manufacturing processes.
Support customers with resolutions to concerns and enhancements for existing applications.
Define product and process improvements for potential cost savings.
Work with plant engineering group, quality department and production to aid in daily manufacturing issues.
Assign work to other engineers and technicians for specific product line or manufacturing process.
All other duties as assigned.