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Engineering - General - Manufacturing Engineer 4

eTeam Inc.

Pontiac, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Capacity Analysis, Capacity Management, Capacity Utilization, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Finance, Improvement Metrics, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Management Strategy, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Negotiation Skills, Operations Processes, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Philosophy, Problem Solving Skills, Process Flow, Process Improvement, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Resource Management, Robotics, Six Sigma DMAIC, Supply Chain, Time Management, Value Stream Mapping, Workforce Planning
LOCATION
Pontiac, IL
POSTED
1 day ago
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer 4
Location: Pontiac, IL 61764
Duration: 12 Months
Daily Schedule: Monday Friday

Position s Contributions to Work Group:
- LPSD
- Fuel Systems ***
Reason/motivation for request:
- Capacity assessment for future demand
- Process/ Shop Lean Transformation

Typical task breakdown:
- Design, analyze, and optimize end-to-end material and process flows across the manufacturing value stream.
- Drive throughput improvements by reducing WIP, minimizing lead time, and eliminating bottlenecks.
- Lead value stream mapping initiatives and implement future-state flow improvements.
- Monitor and improve key performance metrics including throughput, on-time delivery, lead time, and capacity utilization.
- Lead digital transformation initiatives, including production KPI digitization and integration of autonomous robotics.
- Develop and optimize staffing models, labor utilization, and workforce planning aligned to production demand.
- Act as a lead engineer, influencing cross-functional teams to achieve flow, productivity, and performance goals.
- Lead Lean and continuous improvement initiatives using structured problem-solving (A3, DMAIC) to eliminate waste.
- Partner with production, supply chain, quality, and maintenance teams to align materials, staffing, and execution with operational priorities.

Interaction with team:
Production, Finance, Manufacturing, MAINTENANCE
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Team Structure
- Work with another 4 industrial Enginners

Work environment:
Production facility with multiple Manufacturing machines

Education & Experience Required:
- Years of experience: 8-10
- Degree requirement: Engineering
- Do you accept internships as job experience: No

Top 3 Skills
Capacity Planning & Management MFG: Knowledge of tools, approaches and practices for determining production demand and ability to manage resources needed to provide satisfactory levels of service.
Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
Lean Manufacturing: Knowledge of the philosophy, principles and implementation approaches of lean manufacturing; ability to integrate and implement lean manufacturing philosophy into existing production and management processes. Judgment and Decision Making: Knowledge of the decision-making process; ability to carefully evaluate the impact of emerging business situations and choose the best path forward communicating actions and activities that maximize organizational performance.
Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.


Additional Technical Skills
(Required)
- Power Apps experience for workflow automation.
- Data analytics skills with a focus on actionable insights.
- Working knowledge of AI tools.
- Leadership or team guidance experience.
- MODAPTS certification.
- CAD

Soft Skills
(Required)
- Negotiation
- Dealing with ambiguity

About the Company

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eTeam Inc.

Looking for a great job? Join eTeam. We’re looking for talented staffing professionals to join our staff. We also provide contract assignments and full-time jobs at Fortune 2000 Companies. We’ve been named one of the best companies to work for by Staffing Industry Analysts and New Jersey Business.
COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
www.eteaminc.com

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