Manufacturing Engineer

$80,000 - $100,000/Yr

PageGroup - Carol Stream, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Carol Stream, IL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

This position is situated within a fast-paced manufacturing environment characterized by strong central leadership. The role offers an opportunity for growth within a top-tier global automotive component manufacturer, leveraging metal stamping and fabrication experience alongside process improvement implementation. The client is a multinational manufacturing company that serves some of the most prominent names in the automotive industry, including Toyota, Honda, and Subaru. Based in Japan, the company prides itself on an excellent culture that prioritizes employee development and well-being. The primary responsibilities include reading and understanding product drawings and schematics provided by engineers, leading problem-solving efforts to address production issues, and communicating effectively with quality and engineering teams to drive process improvements. The role also involves developing proper manufacturing, testing, and quality control standard work, conducting in-process checks on the production line to ensure adherence to standard work, and verifying that work-in-process, finished products, and packing meet quality requirements. Additionally, the position requires conducting final inspections on finished products and recording test data, as well as developing and improving monthly reports to quantify production improvements and identify areas needing attention. The successful candidate will determine the process capabilities and outgoing quality levels of all major products, identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization, and assist in the development and implementation of training programs, process planning, and policies. This role is crucial for maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency in the manufacturing process, contributing to the overall success of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand product drawings/schematics from engineers.
• Lead problem-solving efforts to resolve production problems.
• Communicate with quality and engineering teams to drive process improvements.
• Develop proper manufacturing, testing, and quality control standard work.
• Conduct in-process checks on the production line to ensure standard work is followed and that work-in-process, finished products, and packing meet quality requirements.
• Conduct final inspection on finished products and record test data.
• Develop and improve monthly reports to quantify production improvement and identify areas requiring attention/improvement.
• Determine the process capabilities and outgoing quality levels of all major products.
• Identify process improvement and optimization opportunities.
• Assist in the development and implementation of training programs, process planning, and policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 2+ years in production or process engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, techniques, and philosophies.
• Experience working in a dynamic environment, developing flexible solutions to meet evolving business needs.
• Experience with LCD, VFD, OLED, or TFT display technologies is a plus.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Base salary $80,000-$100,000 based on experience level
• 401(k) match
• Benefits through BCBS, only paying around $30/month
• 3 weeks PTO
• 11 paid company holidays
• Investment in employee education, training, CEUs (tuition reimbursement)