Manufacturing Engineer | Algonquin, IL

The Manufacturing Engineer will act as a liaison between Design Engineering and Production, providing expertise to identify and resolve production problems. This position will be a highly visible role with an expected path to a senior leadership role within the company.

Client Details

Our client is a leading electronics manufacturer, serving OEMs in the defense, industrial equipment, and agricultural industries. Founded more than 40 years ago, our client remains family owned, and has grown to a headcount of over 800 employees across their facilities in Illinois. Our client is searching for a Senior ME to join the growing team and be a leader at headquarters.

Description

• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods, keeping a focus on cost reduction
• Execute the manufacturing side of NPI processes
• Qualify processes and tooling using acceptable statistical methods
• Develop work instructions, production standards and production staffing requirements
• Interface with other departments and facilities involved in manufacturing process
• Troubleshoot issues on the floor pertaining to production
• Evaluate and recommend potential new production equipment, including costs and NRE
• Design tools and fixtures through the use of accepted CAD systems
• Establish operating, maintenance and safety procedures for machinery/equipment

Profile

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing for the electronics/PCB/ or electro-mechanical products and/or components
• Knowledge of troubleshooting machinery for assembly, PCBs, and testing of product (validation)
• Experience creating work instructions for machine operators, written or visual
• Design tooling and applications to improve operator efficiency and reduce idle time
• Bachelor's or technical degree
• Lean/Six Sigma background or certification is a plus

Job Offer

• Base salary between $80,000 to $100,000 depending on level of experience
• 3 weeks PTO + sick time
• 9 Company Holidays
• 401(k) profit sharing program
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

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.