Manufacturing Engineer (Engineering)

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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Manufacturing Engineering located in Buffalo Grove Illinois.

Reporting to the Process Engineering Manager. The Manufacturing Engineering Plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing processes by providing technical support in the development, implementation, and maintenance of manufacturing systems per project requirements.

What a typical day looks like:

• Support manufacturing KPIs such as OEE, Yield, Scrap and Downtime
• Capability to independently or together with other engineering stakeholders identify root causes of failures in the manufacturing process
• Provide equipment maintenance and repair support as required
• Participate in activities pertaining to cycle time and process improvements.
• Assist in the development of training and provide training to production personnel
• Define and implement manufacturing systems appropriate for customer applications.
• Establish and improve robust, repeatable, and reproducible process parameters
• Create work instructions and coordinate training for facilities and production personnel
• High level participation in daily production activities and effective problem solving on daily issues
• Understanding the manufacturing process, technologies, techniques, and the product
• Support creation and implementation of engineering change orders (ECOs).
• Develop, implement, and take ownership of process control methodologies.
• Implement statistical process analysis on new and existing products.
• Develop and maintain process documentation.
• Define, Implement, and evaluate proposed design updates and processes.
• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods.
• Analyze and plan workforce utilization, space requirements and workflow, design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Estimate production times, staffing requirements, and related costs for implementation of manufacturing systems.
• Coordinate/participate in pFMEA of manufacturing processes
• Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.
• Validate production floor system routing

Here is some of what you'll need (required):

• B.S. in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering with a minimum of 2-3  years' experience in related field.
• 2+ years of experience working in a medical manufacturing or other highly regulated manufacturing environment
• Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering experience working in high-volume assembly processes
• Knowledge of automated equipment systems and tools - robotics, vision, material handling/part feeding systems, conveyors, ultrasonic welding, foil sealing, HMI/PLC controls.
• CAD software experience: Solidworks, AutoCAD or equivalent
• Travel required – 5%

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401K
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee discounts at local retailers

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Job Category

Production Engineering

Relocation: Not eligible

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

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