Production Engineer

NTN Bearing Corporation • Macomb, IL

8h • $63,000 - $72,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing engineering support to Plant production departments through continual improvement of machinery and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in an appropriate engineering discipline (Manufacturing, Production, Mechanical, Industrial) is preferred; or a Bachelor's degree in an Engineering Technology plus zero to two years of manufacturing experience.
• Prefer 1 to 3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistics, and fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures.
• Ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedures.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees, groups of employees, or outside vendors.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Compliance with Company, Corporate, State, & Federal regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in an appropriate engineering discipline (Manufacturing, Production, Mechanical, Industrial)
• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering Technology plus zero to two years of manufacturing experience.
• 1 to 3 years of manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees development of improvements to existing processes and coordinates projects between Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance, and other personnel to make these improvements.
• Develops capital project objectives, writes project specifications, develops layouts, obtains quotations, and formulates proposal documents including summary of costs and benefits, project schedule, and spending plan.
• Maintains project schedule by monitoring progress, coordinating activities, resolving problems, and recommending corrective actions.
• Supports new process development and training, with basic knowledge of equipment setup and operation.
• Writes standard work instructions using Microsoft Office products with established templates for setup, operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and lockout/tagout of new and existing production equipment.
• Develops/recommends quick changeover methods and tooling.
• Analyzes methods and develops concepts to reduce direct, indirect, and set-up labor.
• Analyzes, recommends, and coordinates implementation of profit improvement programs.
• Analyzes material handling (current state) and recommends improved methods and equipment.
• Assists with development of new or updating existing production standards, with knowledge of work measurement methodology.
• Recommends and implements safe manufacturing practices and supports safety programs/goals.
• Applies knowledge of Statistical Problem Solving principles.
• Interacts with other departments and personnel as a team player.
• Supports Plant quality systems goals/improvements & productivity goals/improvements within the scope of the job.
• Ensures regular and predictable attendance.
• Ensures compliance with Company, Corporate, State, & Federal regulations.

Benefits

• Base starting wage is $63,000 - $72,000/annually.

What This Job Offers

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