Manufacturing Engineer

HEICO Corporation•Chicago, IL

46d•Onsite

About The Position

Switchcraft is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to serve as a dedicated technical resource for their production operations. Initially, the role involves being embedded on the production floor to resolve manufacturing issues and gain deep process knowledge. Over time, the responsibilities will expand to include structured Industrial Engineering tasks such as time studies, ERP data ownership, capacity planning inputs, and New Product Introduction (NPI) support. This role offers growth opportunities for candidates with strong technical judgment and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and prints.
Ability to work independently on the production floor, communicate findings clearly, and influence peers and production staff without direct authority.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment; proficient with Microsoft Office.
Demonstrated attention to quality standards in a production environment; understands the relationship between process discipline and product outcome.
Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
3 – 6 years of experience in a manufacturing environment in a technical support capacity (IE, ME, process engineering, or equivalent).

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with electromechanical assembly processes; experience with cable assembly, crimping, or over-molding is preferred.
Preferred experience in an ISO9001 or equivalent QMS environment.
Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean/Six Sigma tools) a plus.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary technical point of contact when production team identifies manufacturing issues, quality concerns, or deviations from work instructions — investigate root causes and provide clear direction to resolve.
Interpret and work from engineering drawings and prints to evaluate fit, form, and function concerns in production.
Maintain working knowledge of Switchcraft’s core manufacturing processes, including: Manual hand assembly and fixture-based operations, Cable cutting and wire preparation, Crimping processes and equipment, Molding, stamping, and epoxy application.
Partner with Production and Quality to document recurring issues, support root cause analysis, and drive sustainable corrective actions.
Partner with Sustaining Engineering to troubleshoot tooling and fixture performance issues; assess whether tools are functioning as intended and coordinate corrective action when modifications or redesigns are needed.
Support the maintenance and accuracy of work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Identify opportunities for process efficiency and cost reduction as familiarity with operations deepens; contribute to continuous improvement initiatives over time.
Analyze and validate process routings, ensuring our ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics) reflects the actual steps and sequence of production.
Conduct time studies and process observations to capture accurate labor content and cycle times for production operations.
Maintain and update ERP data including process routings, labor standards, and run times to support accurate capacity planning and product costing; drive alignment between the two.
Support the NPI team during new product launches by performing time studies, documenting process flows, and entering initial routing data — ensuring production readiness before handoff.
Support the documentation of production processes in a manner consistent with ISO9001 standards and best practices.
Develop familiarity with Switchcraft’s quality management system and contribute to audit readiness activities.
Complete training to serve as an internal auditor; prior auditing experience is not required.