Find & Apply For Industrial Engineer Jobs in Lake Forest, Illinois

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience with plastic injection molding machines and processes in addition to other industrial automation products and components.
• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing of machined parts, assembly of components, and ISO quality standards.
• 3 years of experience with product design.
• Knowledge of production processes, costs, quality control, raw materials and other methods for maximizing the efficient manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Hands-on experience building small prototypes.
• Ability to design and understand precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Knowledge of ways various systems interact and how changes in operations, the environment and other conditions will affect the outcome.
• Exhibit meticulous attention to detail, have the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented, and deadline-driven environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to manage multiple projects, effectively prioritize workload and be committed to continuous process improvement.
• Practical experience in industrial automation.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems; ability to undertake self-directed tasks when necessary.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills in order to manage a variety of different tasks.
• Extensive knowledge of PC and windows based software to include Microsoft Office products.

Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Conceives, designs, tests, and develops innovative solutions based on analysis and organizational objectives.
• Coordinates the making of new products with the Machining, Fabrication, and Assembly Departments. This can include but is not limited to, creating Standard Work Instructions, Product travelers, and training assets.
• Responsible for designing control systems to minimize and resolve production issues and project costs.
• Creates systems and production processes to ensure all products meet quality control standards.
• Develops standards for production and design by working with management and other departments.
• Evaluates and explores new and existing processes, equipment, and materials as an input to scheduling methods, performance metrics and financial standards.
• Utilizes principles of mathematics, science, and engineering to streamline processes.
• Researches and tests design ideas to determine feasibility, utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and/or root cause analysis to formulate/support innovation, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities.
• Develops and designs robust manufacturing concepts to simplify/improve manufacturing processes to ensure best practice, performing structural and thermal analyses of components and assemblies, building prototypes, evaluating performance, identifying issues, and making improvements.
• Creates and maintains required manufacturing process documentation, including process flow charts, capacity and utilization studies, time and motion studies, standard work, cycle time analysis and line balancing.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to gain insight and direction.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Manufacturing:

3 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person