Manufacturing Engineer

Senior Flexonics Bartlett • Bartlett, IL

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About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer provides manufacturing and operations support to engineers by helping develop, improve, and launch projects that enhance productivity, uptime, safety, and quality. The role supports production troubleshooting, equipment and maintenance activities, safety compliance, new product introductions, and lean improvement initiatives. It also supports quality, controls, welding, and design engineers on technology and process improvement projects.

Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Engineering knowledge in mechanical, electrical, or industrial principles.
• Hands-on approach and understanding of production systems.
• Project management, customer focus, problem-solving, and maintenance support skills.
• Collaboration, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Impact and influence, motivation, and results orientation.

Nice To Haves

• Automotive industry experience.
• Six Sigma training.
• Lean background.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily downtime reviews and support troubleshooting.
• Help develop engineering solutions that improve productivity and equipment uptime.
• Lead interactions with maintenance, including preventive maintenance and work order systems.
• Create work instructions, operational manuals, and other controlled documents for operations-floor work.
• Participate in safety-related events and evaluations of new and existing equipment.
• Develop safety compliance measures for new and existing equipment, including lifting devices, interlocks, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and safe programming.
• Assist with equipment repairs, upgrades, installations, and contractor work.
• Support equipment moves and integration projects.
• Train technicians on work instructions, manuals, and operation of new equipment.
• Provide manufacturing engineering leadership during new product introductions.
• Implement and close APQP tasks related to operations, equipment, and installation.
• Develop and implement standard work documents.
• Lead kaizen and improvement activities.
• Design and lead projects targeting cost savings, operational improvements, and other business objectives.
• Support quality, controls, welding, and design engineers on technology and process improvement projects.

Benefits

• Competitive, market-led base salary.
• Commission plan.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Wellness benefits and employee wellness activities.
• Employee recognition program.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid vacation and paid time off, including holidays.
• Flexible hours.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Community involvement initiatives.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Dependent Care FSA, HSA, or FSA.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Identity Theft Protection.
• ARAG.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level