Production Engineer

INTERLAKE MECALUX INC • Melrose Park, IL

30d • $65,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This role will be responsible for driving continuous improvement in manufacturing processes to enhance quality, efficiency, and overall plant performance. Drive continuous improvement efforts in the plant in terms of quality (e.g., eliminating waste, reducing process variation, increasing production throughput, and improving manufacturing processes). Develop and implement solutions that improve the quality and efficiency of the various manufacturing processes in fabrication and assembly operations. Prepare manuals and train plant floor workers in the use of new forms, reports, procedures or equipment, focusing training on correct quality check procedures, root cause analysis and corrective action using ISO 9001 certification criteria. Utilize technical skills and operational experience to develop technical solutions for production problems that involve methods, equipment, material replenishment, process controls, error-proofing, overall equipment effectiveness, etc. Ensure plant layout is suitable for an efficient manufacturing process. Review, study, follow, and implement plans and solutions to the production process while conferring with management. Act as a liaison between plant leads, plant workers, and management to accomplish the production objectives set forth by company vision. Maintain records of production suppliers essential for the production process and review delivery records to confirm quality requirements were fulfilled.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Integrity
• Highly analytical
• Strong desire to be deeply involved in the business
• Organized and methodical in work
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt easily to change
• Ability to persevere through difficult work challenges with dedication
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Confidence to interact and communicate effectively with personnel from all levels of the organization
• Fluency in English and Spanish

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes to enhance quality, efficiency, and overall plant performance.
• Develop and implement solutions that improve the quality and efficiency of manufacturing processes in fabrication and assembly operations.
• Prepare manuals and train plant floor workers on new forms, reports, procedures, or equipment, focusing on quality check procedures, root cause analysis, and corrective action using ISO 9001 certification criteria.
• Develop technical solutions for production problems involving methods, equipment, material replenishment, process controls, error-proofing, and overall equipment effectiveness.
• Ensure plant layout is suitable for an efficient manufacturing process.
• Review, study, follow, and implement plans and solutions to the production process in consultation with management.
• Act as a liaison between plant leads, plant workers, and management to achieve production objectives.
• Maintain records of production suppliers and review delivery records to confirm quality requirements were fulfilled.

What This Job Offers

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