Manufacturing Engineer

FIC America Corp. • Carol Stream, IL

5d • $75,000 - $95,000

About The Position

We are actively seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join the team. FIC America Corp. is a global Tier 1 automotive components manufacturer centrally located in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago.

Requirements

• 2+ years’ minimum of experience in a similar role
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar program
• Must have proficient oral and written communication skills
• Must be willing to cross-train
• Must be able to work company’s required overtime
• Must comply with FIC’s Attendance and Punctuality Policy

Responsibilities

• Oversee a variety of automated equipment and processes, such as Welding (Spot, MIG / TIG, Vibration, Laser, Ultrasonic, and Plasma) and Stamping (Transfer, Progression and Blanking)
• Prepare design (hand and CAD) sketches and blueprints of machinery, fixtures, and layouts
• Calculate and analyze lead, takt, and cycle times to optimize production
• Analyze layouts of equipment, workflow, and assembly needs to devise methods to maximize efficiency
• Program, monitor, and modify Programmable Logic Controllers (e.g. -Mitsubishi PLC, Allen Bradley, and Omron) to meet safety standards and production goals
• Demonstrated Team Player with good communication skills (written & verbal)
• Process equipment evaluation, specifications, procurement, and implementation
• Coordinate with production personnel, vendors, and external contractors to implement process improvements (Kaizens)
• Structured problem solving experience (e.g. - 5 Why’s, 8D)
• Complete supporting documentation, such as poka-yoke, changeover procedures, and welding conditions to comply with TS requirements
• Work with robotic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and HMI systems to meet safety standards and customer requirements
• Follow standard work instructions (e.g. - LOTO, Arc Flash, documentation)
• Primary focus on Safety
• Perform other duties assigned
• Comply with FIC’s Safety policies and procedures
• Comply with IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 procedures and standards
• Perform 5-S activities

Benefits

• Medical plans offered through Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Delta Dental, and VSP Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and Transit FSA
• 401(k) – Company will match 50% of the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k)
• Basic Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability paid by employer
• Optional Supplemental Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (Employee Paid)
• Vacation, Holiday, and Personal Days Paid

What This Job Offers

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