Manufacturing Engineer

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas, Inc. • Lansing, IL

1d • $67,912 - $107,245

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for providing daily technical and process support in a designated area within the Operations Department.

Requirements

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering or related engineering field required.
• Must be organized to effectively work multiple projects required.

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years’ experience as a manufacturing engineer or similar role preferred.
• Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint preferred.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process/equipment troubleshooting (including process control systems) to improve batch quality and assistance with cost reduction, process reliability and quality improvement programs.
• Testing new and existing production procedures
• Organize and manage manufacturing workflows and resources
• Optimize facility layouts, production lines, machine operations and network performance
• Resolve issues and delays in production
• Collaborate with other engineers, contractors and suppliers
• Ensure that manufacturing procedures follow safety and environmental regulations
• Upgrade systems and processes with new technology
• Develop skill sets and work on small scale capital projects.
• Coordinating/facilitating several efficiency initiatives within the department and following through on them to the point of realized benefits.
• Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Works with in-house maintenance and outside contractors to facilitate repairs & improvements.
• Analyzes and plans space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.

Benefits

• Monthly hourly merit increases
• Annual bonus incentive plan
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Paid time off
• Comprehensive health and welfare plans
• 401K plan with an exceptional company match
• Employee recognition programs
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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