Actalent Hiring for Manufacturing Engineer at Woodridge, Illinois Full Time

Description:

Job Summary:

-The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the application of standard and advanced manufacturing and quality techniques, procedures, and work instructions. The Manufacturing Engineer must continually improve processes and/or manufacturing systems and work independently to develop clear and specific objectives for given assignments that may require the investigation of several alternative solutions. This includes developing thoughts and ideas into engineered solutions with approval from manager, quality and other engineers. The Manufacturing Engineer effectively participates in a team setting to achieve results and leads mid to large sized projects, trains other engineers and technicians in the use of sound engineering practices and shared responsibility for the day-to-day operation. The Manufacturing Engineer is required to identify and implement process changes to improve yields, reduce costs, improve runtime, reduce downtime and improve quality for all products. The Manufacturing Engineer coordinates the development of manufacturing processes using standardized process development methodology.

Job Duties:

-Internal and external qualification of new processes, including time studies, line balancing, 5S, labor estimation and process qualification.

-Interface between production, quality and design to establish robust and defect free production processes, tooling and equipment.

-Analyze process performance data and use production personnel input to drive process improvements and change.

-Perform root cause analysis of day-to-day issues associated with the manufacturing departments. Act as the primary interface for disposition of process and/or product defects.

-Lead project and project teams to implement changes necessary for quality improvement, cost reduction and new processes.

-Keep production supervisors, technicians and operators up to date on important process activities.

-Evaluate equipment through DOE and capability testing.

-Evaluate plan, execute, and document all major changes to the process.

-Accountable for programming and troubleshooting of equipment software.

-Provide technical and analytical support for all customers and suppliers associated with product and processes.

-Communicate regularly regarding safety hazards and issues, suggest and compose procedural changes and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

-Maintain SPC, charting of manufacturing processes, identify and correct process & machine problems with the aid of operators/technicians.

-Ensure all processes are accurately defined and maintained using IATF 16949 methodology and documentation.

-Use “LEAN” manufacturing practices to eliminate waste and improve product flow.

-Conduct ROI calculations on new equipment investments.

-Assist maintenance in developing PM procedures.

-Utilize problem solving techniques such as 8D and A3 to document and resolve quality issues.

-Perform other duties as assigned.

MUST:

-5+ years of electronics/electro-mechanical assembly based experience

-Process Development – Take a product and develop a process around it

-Lean Manufacturing/continuous improvement initiatives

-Create the relevant documentation

-SMT, PCB or PCBa experience

-Assembly for OEM’s

PLUS:

-Engineering Degree

-PCBa experience

-Automotive/IATF experience

Skills:

Manufacturing Engineer, Electronics, PCB, PCBa, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, SMT

Top Skills Details:

Manufacturing Engineer, Electronics, PCB, PCBa, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Manufacturing Engineer

Experience Level:

Entry Level

About Actalent:

Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our scalable talent solutions and services capabilities drive value and results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. We’re supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world. Actalent promotes consultant care and engagement through experiences that enable continuous development. Our people are the difference. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.