Industrial Engineer | Chicago, IL

Michael Page USA
  • Chicago, IL
  • $100,000–$115,000 Per Year
  • Full-time
6 days ago

Job Description

My client is looking for an Industrial Engineer to play a critical role in launching new products, optimizing production processes, and driving operational excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Apply today to join their thriving team!

Client Details

My client is a leading, global manufacturer of metal fabricated appliance products for home and commercial applications. They are renowned in their industry for high-quality and have cemented themselves as a leader in their space. Their site located near Midway airport is thriving, and is adding an experienced Industrial Engineer to spearhead new product development. Apply to join!

Description

  • Partner with engineering and operations teams to successfully launch new products into manufacturing.
  • Evaluate product designs for manufacturability and scalability.
  • Participate in design reviews and risk assessments to ensure production readiness.
  • Design and implement fixtures, tooling, and workholding solutions.
  • Analyze throughput, labor utilization, and production costs to improve operational performance.
  • Lead continuous improvement projects focused on productivity, quality, safety, and cost reduction.
  • Facilitate Kaizen events and Lean improvement activities.
  • Identify bottlenecks and implement solutions that improve flow and overall equipment effectiveness.
  • Promote a culture of operational excellence and problem-solving across the organization.
  • Develop and maintain Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (PFMEAs).
  • Collaborate on Design FMEAs (DFMEAs) and process validation activities.
  • Implement process controls to reduce risk and improve product quality.
  • Support root cause investigations and corrective action implementation.
  • Develop work instructions, visual aids, process documentation, and training materials.
  • Establish production routings, labor standards, and manufacturing cost models.

Profile

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 5+ years of experience in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, New Product Development, or Continuous Improvement.
  • Experience leading manufacturing process improvements and project implementation.
  • Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and problem-solving methodologies.
  • Excellent project management, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with production teams, engineers, and senior leadership.

Job Offer

  • Base salary $100,000 - $115,000 depending on experience
  • Annual bonus incentive - 7% target
  • 15 PTO Days + company holidays
  • 7% 401k match
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Tuition assistance opportunities

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.

Numbers & Facts

LocationChicago, IL
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$100,000–$115,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Corrective Actionunmatched
  • Cost Controlunmatched
  • Cost Modelingunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Design Evaluationunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Industrial Engineeringunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Lean Manufacturingunmatched
  • Machine Toolunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Manufacturing Costunmatched
  • Manufacturing Designunmatched
  • Manufacturing Engineeringunmatched
  • Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
  • Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
  • Metal Manufacturingunmatched
  • Operational Improvementunmatched
  • Operations Processesunmatched
  • Performance Managementunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Control Engineeringunmatched
  • Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)unmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Process Validationunmatched
  • Product Designunmatched
  • Product Developmentunmatched
  • Product Testingunmatched
  • Product/Service Launchunmatched
  • Production Costingunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Quality Managementunmatched
  • Risk Analysisunmatched
  • Risk Managementunmatched
  • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Tuition Feesunmatched

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