Manufacturing Engineer

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Job description

The Manufacturing Engineer will be a senior level employee and responsible for all engineering programs and projects related to metal stamping operations - reporting directly to the site Director. The Manufacturing Engineer will be joining a company with a close knit culture, that also has the resources of a large parent organization to green light projects & invest heavily in the site

Client Details

Our client is a metal stamping manufacturer that has been in business for 60+ years and is currently experiencing growth upwards of 15% per yer the last 4 years - additionally, each quarterly bonus is paying out over 200% than expected. This company has around 100 people at their northern Chicago suburbs site and has seen numerous new projects related to facility improvements including the implementation of Robotics, Automated CNC presses, and other new equipment.

Description

• Design opportunities will be present as job progresses and the Tooling Manager will develop and provide training in the design of fixtures and/or light die design using Solidworks.
• With training be responsible for customer engineering changes and blueprint revision notifications.
• Maintains and reviews the Press Specification list
• Developing of Manufacturing Process Improvement documents for the company.
• With training, estimates tooling and production costs using customer information, material and labor costs and any outside source work. Inputs all information in ERP System including prices and sources.
• Be able to read and interpret customer prints.
• With training, able to access and use ERP System manufacturing software program.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing meetings and contribute to 5S best practices.
• Participate in online learning for metalworking training program.
• Follow all applicable safety policies and procedures when working in the plant.

Profile

• Bachelor's or technical degree required
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, with a background in metal stamping or forming
• Knowledge of troubleshooting machinery and making process improvements
• Design fixtures and applications to improve operator efficiency and reduce waste/down time
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Can create/write work instructions for operators (visual or written)
• Experience with PLCs or Robotics is preferred
• Knowledge of ERP systems, EPICOR is a plus

Job Offer

• Base salary between $80,000 to $100,000 depending on level of experience
• 14% quarterly bonus
• 3 weeks PTO and 10 Company Holidays
• 401(k) match at 5%
• 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.

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