Manufacturing Engineer - Industrial Manufacturer
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Industrial Manufacturing EngineerOur client is a well-established industrial manufacturer with over 100 years of history, specializing in metal components for the automotive, aerospace, and medical device sectors. With a workforce of more than 600 employees, they maintain a global footprint with facilities across Asia and Europe, while remaining family-owned. The company is known for its expertise in metal forming processes and has experienced consistent growth in recent years.Job DescriptionEvaluate manufacturing processes to identify constraints, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.Create, update, and sustain standardized work instructions, visual management tools, and process documentation.Lead and support Lean manufacturing efforts, including value stream mapping, Kaizen events, standard work development, 5S, and waste reduction initiatives.Perform time studies and work measurement to establish reliable labor standards and production rates.Support labor planning, staffing strategies, and capacity analysis across multiple product families.Partner with Operations to balance workloads, optimize line flow, and improve overall efficiency.Conduct capacity modeling and throughput analysis to support production planning and capital investment decisions.Analyze operational performance metrics such as OEE, scrap, downtime, and cycle times to identify trends and recommend corrective actions.Develop and maintain dashboards and KPIs to monitor and support continuous improvement initiatives.Support corrective and preventive action processes, including root cause analysis, PFMEA updates, and control plans.Assist with plant layout optimization, material flow improvements, and ergonomic enhancements.Collaborate closely with Production Supervisors and Operators to implement improvements on the shop floor.Contribute to cost reduction efforts and productivity improvements aligned with overall business objectives.MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.The Successful ApplicantBachelor's degree within engineering or a related field
Background in metals manufacturing
Willingness to be on the floor (Role will be 80% on the floor/20% data analysis)Process improvement/Lean Manufacturing experience
Experience with heat treatment, plating, and/or metallurgy is a plus
Experience with Kaizen events, 5S, value stream, time studies, and/or scrap reduction is a plus Sponsorship not provided What's on OfferBase salary of $85k-$110k depending on experience
Blue Cross Blue Shield (Medical, Vision, Dental)17 days of PTO start (Increasing after 1 year with organization)401k matching up to 5.5%Tuition reimbursement
Job SummarySector: Engineering & ManufacturingSub Sector: Six Sigma, Lean, Process improvement
Industry: Industrial / ManufacturingLocation: North BarringtonContract Type: Permanent
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