Overview: We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer at our Huntley, IL location. Our Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for leading the effort to reduce cost, improve quality, review and create efficient production processes, implement Lean methodologies, as well as providing shop support by overseeing processes, troubleshooting, and developing tools and weld fixtures in a manufacturing environment.

This position will also involve assisting with managing ECRs/ECOs from manufacturing to engineering, creating and maintaining preventative maintenance processes and schedules, creating efficient production documentation, assisting in creation and support of assembly and test fixtures during regular production and prototyping of new products, new tooling research and acquisitions, and improving and maintaining ERP system information.

Essential Responsibilities:

Provide daily production support
Politely collaborate with production personnel seeking methods to improve safety, quality, and efficiency
Assist with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) during product development stages
Design systems and capture data by tracking trends through performance metrics
Determine and implement cost reductions by improving process efficiencies
Perform and analyze root causes of failures, and create corrective action plans
Create, maintain, and audit preventative maintenance schedules for manufacturing equipment
Assist Maintenance to troubleshoot manufacturing equipment failures (tools, machines, and fixtures)
Design in 3D SolidWorks; weld, machine, assembly and test fixtures for fabricated and machined components
Assist with incoming change requests from engineering and manufacturing
Assist manufacturing with prototypes
Create and define documented process flows
Validate labor estimates by performing time studies on manufacturing builds
Implement Lean manufacturing and systems throughout the organization
Other duties, as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Industrial, Manufacturing, Quality, Mechanical, or Related field
1 year minimum previous experience in a manufacturing engineering role.
Design experience of weld fixtures and other manufacturing aides using 3D CAD
Thorough understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Theory of Constraints and Six Sigma
Strong knowledge and practical experience with mechanical design principles
Ability to develop, read, and comprehend mechanical drawings
Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards and compliance requirements, preferred
Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Experience in SolidWorks, preferred but not required
Good oral and written skills
Ability to multi-task and function in a fast paced work environment
Self-directed and able to prioritize responsibilities to meet deadlines
Strong desire to work within a team environment

Position Location: 12901 Jim Dhamer Dr, Huntley IL 60142

EEO Policy: FORCE America, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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