Manufacturing Engineer

Republic National Ind•Mendota Township, IL

About The Position

Republic Elite is a market leader in the multifamily interiors space, delivering turnkey solutions that meet the evolving expectations of community living. The company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer who demonstrates strategic and tactical thinking, strong communication, project management, and planning skills. The ideal candidate is self-driven, detail-oriented, comfortable with ambiguity, and possesses a proven track record of driving cost reductions, implementing continuous process improvements, creative thinking, and a quality mindset.

Requirements

Knowledge of Engineering Principles as related to a Manufacturing Environment.
Ability to investigate problems arising in Manufacturing areas and recommend corrective action.
Ability to process and establish the sequence of operations, assigning work centers and initiate time studies and project details to other departments.
Ability to conduct studies to investigate new tooling performance and current manufacturing methods to improve productivity.
Ability to conduct studies on new or existing manufacturing processes or equipment to determine its capability to meet quality requirements.
Knowledge to develop product specifications for new product designs including engineering drawings, material selection, function and processing requirements.
Ability to interact with different departments within the company.
Ability to access and make decisions and continually look to improve machine uptime, tooling usage, operator performance, defect rates, etc.
Ability to work in a safe manner.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
B.S. Degree in Woodworking Technology from an accredited college.
Minimum of five years’ experience as a Manufacturing Engineer in a Woodworking setting.
Planning, supervising, administration, conflict resolution and negotiation experience required.

Responsibilities

Plans and coordinates the cabinet manufacturing processes using Homag StoreTeqs, SawTeqs, CentaTeqs, EdgeTeqs and other advanced woodworking machinery and technology.
Responsible for: process improvements, implementing new technology products and equipment.
Ensures all manufacturing processes are in compliance with all local, state and federal government laws and regulations
Analyzes and plans workflow, equipment placement and space requirements to improve manufacturing efficiency.
Facility layout, process flow charts, production schedules
Establishes performance standards.
Confers with Manufacturing, Sales, Project Management and other staff to facilitate production.
Troubleshoots problems and takes corrective action.
Researches upgrades to existing equipment.
Install and configure manufacturing software.
Conduct training on European technology and equipment
Serves as liaison with all equipment manufacturers
Participates in long-range planning.