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Manufacturing Engineer - Operations
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A Manufacturing Engineer uses technology and engineering to help companies and organizations manufacture products with efficient use of time, resources, and energy.
$87,125 / year median in Illinois
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Summary of Position Performs duties to determines and specifies all production equipment, tooling fixtures, and processes necessary to investigate, monitor, and rectify any manufacturing deficiencies. Implements Lean Manufacturing philosophies in the area of 5S, JIT, TQC (Total Quality Control) and Total Preventative Productive Maintenance throughout the manufacturing facility Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities Collaborates with Design Engineering, Production Supervisor, and Group leaders for manufacturability ("Design for Assembly") of new products and participates in Design Reviews. Determines, specifies, and implements the necessary tooling, facilities, fixturing processes, and production equipment required, including vendor selection, for manufacturing. Conducts Value Analysis on existing products. Develops, justifies, and implements process and assembly improvements for existing products in tools, fixtures, and production equipment. Proposes and implements approaches to the design and development of new manufacturing processes, equipment, and Plant/Work Center layout. Balances line production (manufacturing) based on sales/marketing requirements. Prepares various reports such as cash flow, make vs. buy analysis, etc., and analyze related expenses for recommendations to production. Evaluates, monitors, and analyzes direct and indirect labor performance to standards. Assists Design and Test Engineering and specifies the necessary equipment for testing. Instructs and trains supervisors and group leaders on proper operation of production machinery and equipment. Develops teams to investigate and resolve routine production problems. Visits suppliers to qualify them and resolve problems that may have arisen. Conducts Cost/Router/Material Usage Audits as required by Cost Accounting/Marketing. Perform other duties, assignments, and special projects that may be required from time to time. Position Requirements Bachelor Degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering. CAD/CAM experience. Microcomputer proficiency in major packages. A minimum of three to five years' experience in a manufacturing work environment. Cost Justifications Ability to work well with people.