Sr. Manufacturing Engineer
About The Position
The Manufacturing Engineer plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing processes in our Aurora, IL manufacturing plant. Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods. Analyze and plan work force utilization, space requirements, workflow and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency. Work with Production and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods. Work with production and suppliers to determine equipment specifications and justify equipment needs and capital expenditures. Evaluate products and processes according to specifications and quality standards. Estimate production times, staffing requirements, and related costs and provide information for management decision. Attend meetings, as assigned, and as appropriate to evaluate ECN’s and to discuss and evaluate issues which affect production. Design assembly, test, and calibration fixtures with input from Engineering, as required. Order and coordinate Manufacturing Pilot Runs, as required, on review of ECNs on new or modified products. Prepare cost build-ups and estimates as required for product development, specials, and input to purchasing for make/buy decisions Review SPI’s and job descriptions related to the department and provide input on keeping them current. Prepare operational procedures and reviews manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications. Review production and operating reports and resolve operational, manufacturing and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays Develop or revise standard operational and working practices and observe workers to ensure compliance with standards. Assist Supervisor in coordinating and observing workflow within the department
Requirements
- BS Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering
- 6+ years related experience.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in writing, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Have knowledge of Database software; Manufacturing software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
- Able to lift and/or move up to 50lbs.
- Able to sit and stand throughout the day.
Responsibilities
- Plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing processes
- Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods
- Analyze and plan work force utilization, space requirements, workflow
- Designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency
- Work with Production and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods
- Work with production and suppliers to determine equipment specifications and justify equipment needs and capital expenditures
- Evaluate products and processes according to specifications and quality standards
- Estimate production times, staffing requirements, and related costs and provide information for management decision
- Attend meetings to evaluate ECN’s and to discuss and evaluate issues which affect production
- Design assembly, test, and calibration fixtures with input from Engineering, as required
- Order and coordinate Manufacturing Pilot Runs, as required, on review of ECNs on new or modified products
- Prepare cost build-ups and estimates as required for product development, specials, and input to purchasing for make/buy decisions
- Review SPI’s and job descriptions related to the department and provide input on keeping them current
- Prepare operational procedures and reviews manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications
- Review production and operating reports and resolve operational, manufacturing and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays
- Develop or revise standard operational and working practices and observe workers to ensure compliance with standards
- Assist Supervisor in coordinating and observing workflow within the department
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
