Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Reports to Engineering Manager

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated manufacturing engineer to join our team on a direct hire basis in Bensenville.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Manufacturing Engineering and Project Management to support the introduction of new parts and processes and the optimization of existing processes in cooperation with Engineering and the Quality Department to meet customer demand and expected profit margin
• Prepare and start-up of product or specification changes as required
• Define and recommend purchase of capital equipment
• Prepare implementation plans for new part projects and manage accordingly
• Approve and or Create manufacturing work instructions
• Create or change routings for the ERP-system
• Perform time studies
• Define quality plan together with Engineering and Quality.
• Analyze technical requirements and specifications; make comparison with internal process capabilities
• Make proposals to drawing changes or specification changes to customer or supplier
• Take the lead to resolve quality problems in production - create rework sheets to maintain OEE
• Manage, mentor and coach Manufacturing engineers and Techs to help them develop their skills and abilities for team effectiveness
• Training of operators on important process changes
• Training of new Manufacturing Engineers regarding specifications and processes
• Prepare investment budget, pay-back analysis, technical negotiations with suppliers
• Outside vendor management
• Participate in RFQ ( request for quotation ) process

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• 10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering including experience in supervisory responsibilities and team driven solutions
• Excellent knowledge of part print specifications and requirements
• Experience and working knowledge of manufacturing and finishing processes:
• Heat treating process
• Materials – Alloy steels and aluminum grades
• Anodizing process
• Phosphate process
• Sand Blasting
• Deburring methods
• Chrome Plating
• Investment casting
• Tumbling
• Mass finishing
• Experience and working knowledge of:
• Machining -
• Horizontal and Vertical machining and programming
• Grinding and honing
• Lathe and Swiss machining a plus
• Wire EDM
• Broaching
• Stamping
• Automated Machines
• Fixture design and cutting tool specification
• Quality control
• Inspection Equipment –
• CMM
• Optical Measuring Systems
• Gauging
• Knowledge of SPC tools and process capability
• Knowledge and ability to implement Lean Manufacturing solutions
• Experience in labor analysis , workplace study and time study
• Must possess strong communication skills and effective writing skills - these skills are essential for writing reports, protocol, generating documents, communicating with customers, etc.
• Must possess project management skills, detail orientation and strong analytical skills
• Proficient computer skills: Excel, Word, and Visio a plus

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in an engineering or Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering) from a four-year college or university; Advanced degree a plus.