Advanced Manufacturing Engineer II

at G&W Electric Company in Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States Job Description Reporting to the AME Manager, this position will be responsible for managing cross-functional projects delivering a continuous improvement of our safety, quality, delivery, and cost through the elimination of waste from our production processes, launching new products/processes into operations, and by educating and empowering our production staff. As an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer II you will: Manage Manufacturing Engineering projects. Preparation of detailed project plans with estimated project task hours and timelines for development, production, validation, and launch. Will be responsible for on-time, on-budget delivery of projects Oversee research and development of new manufacturing equipment, processes, standard operating procedures, and work instructions. Improve manufacturing processes through review of all engineering deliverables for technical accuracy and adherence to engineering standards and project schedules. Interact with Design Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to ensure design for manufacturability of new products. Participates in the design review process, and acts as a liaison for products from inception through shipment to the customer Will be involved in New product launches. Review new product design and work with design engineering to identify areas for improved product manufacturability, reduced manufacturing cost, and improved process reliability. Provide manufacturing feasibility during various phases of new products and new technologies. Identify new opportunities for process improvement. Analyze capital equipment needs for new technologies and business needs. Investigate, plan, and implement such capital projects Leading Projects through detailed plans and execution on innovative change across assigned assets, both equipment upgrades and equipment optimizations. Design and implement tooling and fixtures focused on error-proofing to eliminate waste in the manufacturing process and make operations safer. Conducts/leads or participates in Process Mapping, FMEA, RIE'S and 8 Step Problem Solving, Quality Control Plan development, DFM, initiatives to promote and ensure that processes are continuously improved Assist in the hiring, training, and mentoring of manufacturing engineers and support staff to work to their full potential. Support G&W manufacturing transformation to Industry 4.0 and Advanced Automation solutions Create and improve G&W project delivery process and standard tools used in delivering Advanced Automation solutions Review and write reports, approve expenditures, enforce rules. Recommend, plan and direct installation of new equipment. Communicate and collaborate with other managers and departments. Prepare and deliver engineering-related presentations as required. Assist with other duties as assigned We are looking for someone who: Holds a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or related Engineering field Has 5+ years total experience. Is computer proficient; confident with data analysis programs Possesses problem-solving skills with experience using root cause analysis techniques Can provide examples of new product production integration or significant operational improvement projectsI Ideally you will also have: Project Management and Leadership Six Sigma, Red X, or other problem-solving certification CAD/CAM experience Experience working cross-functionally with all levels of the organization structure What we offer you: Typical pay is $82,000 - 97,193 annually. Please note the pay information shown above is a general guideline. Pay is based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications. This position is eligible for participation in our Quarterly Incentive Pay Program G&W Electric offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Short and Long-Term Disability Life Insurance Health club membership program and reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement 401 (k) Annual Profit Sharing Vacation Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility About G&W Electric Innovating since 1905, G&W Electric has grown into a global leader in engineered electrical power grid solutions. Working with us means joining a worldwide team of passionate manufacturing professionals striving to continually improve the technologies the world depends on to deliver safe, reliable electricity. Our culture is focused on employee success, so we foster an entrepreneurial environment that encourages... For full info follow application link. 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