Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Lanco Group of Companies•Hazel Crest, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As we expand, we are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead the fabrication and welding strategy and implementation at our state-of-the-art brownfield site in Hazel Crest, IL. The role is critical to scaling the production of our massive steel structures, ensuring that our next generation of products meet the highest standards of quality and efficiency.

Requirements

5-10+ years of Engineering experience in heavy equipment or automotive (e.g., Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Design, Process, Tooling) within industries such as Cranes, construction equipment, or automotive, or Chemical industry with complex and integrated processes.
3-5+ years of specialized Heavy Structural Steel Fabrication & Welding processes within Manufacturing Engineering, including facility commissioning, capital equipment acquisition, and process design and optimization.
Implementation of Lean & CI with improved business metric results (e.g., Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Inventory).
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering - Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical.
Proficiency in 3D CAD software and 2D CAD plant layout.
Experience with ERP Systems for Routings and Bills of Material management.
Data analysis skills, including Excel and Power BI.
Project management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to work on the shop floor for extended periods and lift 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Experience in industry leading companies such as Caterpillar, John Deere, Toyota, Ford, GM, etc.

Responsibilities

Lead the manufacturing launch of a new, state-of-the-art site, overseeing the transformation of the brownfield facility into a production hub for massive structural weldments.
Identify, specify, and integrate heavy-duty manufacturing equipment, including large-scale plasma and laser cutting systems, press brakes, welding stations (MIG/TIG) manual and robotic, and CNC machining centers.
Develop and optimize production flows for massive steel components, and design workstations and material handling processes.
Partner with the engineering team to transition from design to full-scale production, ensuring manufacturability (DFM).
Create and maintain work instructions, welding procedure specifications (WPS), and manufacturing BOMS to ensure repeatable, high-quality output.
Establish robust quality control processes for welding and fabrication to ensure compliance with AWS and ISO standards.
Drive operational excellence using Lean manufacturing principles, focusing on reducing cycle times and eliminating waste.
Function as the subject matter expert and technical lead for fabrication and welding processes across other sites in Tennessee, Kansas, and Canada.