Manufacturing Engineer - Vactor Manufacturing
About The Position
Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. Vactor Mfg. is a leading manufacturer of municipal combination catch basin/sewer cleaning vacuum trucks and industrial vacuum loaders that clean up industrial waste or recover and recycle valuable raw materials. Vactor is located in Streator, IL and is a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation.
Requirements
- 1 – 3 years experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Good interpersonal skills and good written and oral communication skills.
- Good computer skills, with knowledge of word processing and spreadsheets.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with AutoCAD is a plus.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles a plus.
Responsibilities
- Determine necessary equipment and process design to manufacture products in an economical manner while maintaining fit, form, function and quality standards.
- Provide proper documentation, training and communication of product/process related information to supervisors and shop personnel.
- Work with Design Engineering to make improvements in the design of the products to reduce cost, improve quality and manufacturability.
- Lead process improvement projects.
- Investigate and make recommendations on the procurement of equipment to improve the manufacturing process.
- Process Engineering Change Notices in a timely manner and communicate those changes to the appropriate shop personnel.
- Process Engineering Change Requests in a timely manner and investigate what is being asked to be changed to make sure it is best for the company.
- Improve safety in manufacturing by analyzing current and proposed manufacturing processes.
Benefits
- annual bonus potential
- insurance (life, medical, dental, vision)
- paid holidays
- paid vacation
- 401(k) with matching contributions
- tuition reimbursement
- smoke-free, drug-free workplace
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
