Process Engineer

Bronson & Bratton • Burr Ridge, IL

430d • $74,000 - $98,000

About The Position

The Process Engineer at Bronson & Bratton Inc. is responsible for providing engineering leadership to manufacturing, focusing on production process enhancements and new process requirements for products. This role supports production efficiency improvements through the design and deployment of manufacturing assists, automated, and semi-automated equipment designs, as well as advanced manufacturing technologies. The position requires collaboration with various teams and customer interaction to ensure project objectives are met and to address any issues that arise during production.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent or similar work experience or degree required.
• 2-5 years' experience in Manufacturing Engineering preferred.
• Project Management experience preferred.
• Proficient with AutoCAD, Inventor, and/or SolidWorks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Very detail-oriented and organized.
• Machine experience required.
• Familiarity with Carbide and Tool-Steel properties, grades, and applications a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participates in product development projects within product groups as assigned by the management team, completing project objectives as outlined.
• Develops and authors process of record for close tolerance tooling, providing documentation and process control points as necessary.
• Evaluates current manufacturing processes and prescribes improvements.
• Requires customer contact to assist sales in answering customer questions and addressing problems during pre-contract stages or production.
• Participates in the final review process to match cost accounting and estimate and advise the sales force of any problems encountered.
• Leads projects for customs in a one-off tool shop as scheduled, including documentation of estimated cost versus actual cost.
• Manages day-to-day orders with customers and suppliers.
• Quotes work for customers.
• Performs certain inspection functions.
• Provides assembly support related to manufacturing drawings to the shop.
• Qualifies new tooling prior to release for manufacturing.
• Provides daily/weekly/monthly activity reports and project updates to the management team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree