Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer at Sterling Engineering Manufacturing Engineer at Sterling Engineering in Woodridge, Illinois Posted in about 22 hours ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Title :

Manufacturing Engineer Location :

Near Lemont, IL Hire Type :

Long Term Contract Pay :

$90k-100k/yr.

Benefits :

As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan. This position is responsible for managing cross-functional projects delivering continuous improvement of safety, quality, delivery, and cost through the elimination of waste from production processes, launching new products/processes into operations, and educating and empowering production staff.

Job Duties:

Manage Manufacturing Engineering projects, including preparation of detailed project plans with estimated task hours and timelines for development, production, validation, and launch; responsible for on-time, on-budget delivery Improve manufacturing processes through review of 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; participate in design review process and act as liaison from inception through shipment Support new product launches by reviewing design, identifying opportunities for improved manufacturability, reduced cost, and improved process reliability; provide manufacturing feasibility input Identify opportunities for process improvement; analyze capital equipment needs and implement capital projects Lead projects through detailed planning and execution across equipment upgrades and optimizations Design and implement tooling and fixtures focused on error-proofing and waste reduction while improving safety Conduct and participate in Process Mapping, FMEA, RIEs, 8-Step Problem Solving, Quality Control Plan development, and DFM initiatives Assist in hiring, training, and mentoring manufacturing engineers and support staff Support manufacturing transformation initiatives including Industry 4.0 and advanced automation solutions Create and improve project delivery processes and standard tools for automation solutions

Qualifications :

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or related Engineering field 5+ years of total experience Computer proficiency with data analysis programs Strong problem-solving skills with experience using root cause analysis techniques Experience with new product production integration or operational improvement projects Six Sigma, Red X, or other problem-solving certification CAD/CAM experience Experience working cross-functionally across all levels of the organization Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.