Manufacturing Engineer

Cat-i Glass • South Elgin, IL

9d • $65,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Cat-i Glass is looking for a hands-on manufacturing engineer who is motivated to make immediate improvements to current and developing processes in a fast-paced production setting. Process improvement and standardization, automation design and implementation, new machinery acquisition and qualification, high-level production support, and training are of utmost importance to achieving results in improving production rates, yields, and reducing setup times. Cat-i Glass participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility after hire.

Requirements

• 2D and 3D CAD experience required
• Structured text and/or ladder logic PLC programming experience preferred
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes and Lean manufacturing
• Basic knowledge of industrial machine components (sensors, pneumatic cylinders, motors, servos, PLC, HMI, etc.)
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing or an equivalent engineering degree.
• 3+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing setting preferred

Nice To Haves

• Autodesk Fusion360 preferred

Responsibilities

• Drive improvements in Safety, Quality, Productivity and Cost through application of Lean principles and practical engineer fundamentals
• Work individually to analyze, design and build custom engineered components, fixtures, tooling, machinery, or small automated systems used to improve current manufacturing processes
• Work with a team of engineers to specify, acquire, and implement new machinery and automation in a developing manufacturing environment
• Train production supervisors, operators, and maintenance technicians on new or modified machinery or processes
• Communicate across departments and work with various departments leads on manufacturing improvements
• Provide essential support to designated production departments and processes

What This Job Offers

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