Manufacturing Engineer (Aurora, IL)

• Collaborates with other departments to design cost-effective manufacturing layouts and building ergonomics for new and existing product lines.
• Designs, redesigns, or enhances work areas and layouts so that awkward or uncomfortable positions, repetitive motions, and inefficient operations are reduced or eliminated.
• Maintains knowledge of best practices in manufacturing methods, and trends and developments in technology and equipment; applies this knowledge to maintain the organization’s competitive edge.
• Identifies and assesses various problems and departures from established manufacturing standards and best practices; researches and recommends solutions.
• Develops and maintains management information, planning, and control systems.
• Implements methods and modifications to reduce production costs.
• Establish line labor standards, quality controls and productivity standards for extrusion lines and other manufacturing flows and processes.
• Support development and usage of tools to help ensure proper configuration of orders per the customer’s requirements.
• Support New Assembly Transitions, New Customer Introductions, User Group Implementations and DFM Development.
• Support new product start-up and First Build troubleshooting.
• Work with Factory Team, Planners, Quality and other Departments to prioritize and plan daily needs for the factory.
• Support assembly build instruction creation and upkeep.
• Understand all equipment capabilities, operation and methods within the focus factory to ensure superb product quality, process capability and efficiency.
• Ensure all processes are set-up, operating and monitored in accordance with the requirements set forth by the manufacturing engineer and customer, and support a smooth product transition into manufacturing.
• Support and Perform research of customer and supplier documentation (datasheets, drawings, etc.) to ensure material conforms to specifications.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of ergonomics and applicable industry standards.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Strong skills in CAD, automation, and plastic extrusion processes

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering required.
• At least 2 yrs of engineering experience required with plastics experience preferred.
• Knowledge in plastic extrusion and sheet manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, & Quality Systems required.
• PLC programming, Plastic Tool Die Designing, Automation design and implementation work a plus.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas in the facility and access all machinery.

This is a full time position