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Manufacturing Process Consultant (bilingual: spanish/engilsh)
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Overview
Manufacturing Process Consultant (Bilingual: Spanish/English)
Client:
Metropolitan Air Technologies (Chicago metro)
Engagement:
Contract consulting (onsite majority; some hybrid possible)
Focus:
Receiving, in-process and finished inspections.
We are currently seeking a Bi-lingual Manufacturing Process Consultant for a 12-16 week contract in Chicago IL
Role Summary Our client recently expanded into a second manufacturing building and has secured new contracts to supply HVAC parts. The Manufacturing Process Consultant will assess current operations with regards to quality inspections for incoming, in-process and final, both automated and manual production—while ensuring changes are practical for a bilingual (Spanish/English) workforce. A QA/QC process document will be created along with “train-the-trainer”. Additionally, recommendations for an MES/ERP to support the quality SOP is highly desired.
Eventually, this role will be turned over to a full-time QA person in Q2 2026, but company desires to have this in place with everyone trained before the permanent hire begins.
Key Objectives
Assess Manual processes:
Conduct assessment of the manual manufacturing processes and assess current manufacturing processes, paying close attention to
current inspections .
Standard Operation Procedures:
Develop standard operating procedures for a quality inspection process. This must include incoming, in-process and final inspections. Today there are little documented processes, especially in the area of in-process inspections.
MES/ERP:
Understand the current ERP and potential MES solution to prescribe a solution that allows the manufacturing personnel to enter inspection data directly into the software.
Training:
Develop training and train the trainers.
Responsibilities
Lead a structured
current-state assessment : Assess and document current manufacturing processes, especially inspections.
Quantify the
operational baseline
of current inspection procedures.
Design and pilot
future-state workflows
for inspection processes ; create standard work, staffing plans, and cross-training matrices.
Use of inspecting veneers, gauges, etc and not moving beyond into CMM. The operators must use manual tools.
Build
dual- documentation
(SOPs, checklists, visual work instructions) and deliver hands-on operator and lead training. The SOP and training material must be digital, on-line documentation.
Provide weekly progress updates and final executive read-out.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
7+ years improving discrete manufacturing (sheet-metal fabrication strongly).
Fluent in
Spanish and English , with a track record of delivering training and SOPs in both.
Comfortable with basic ERP/MES software and exposure to light MES/ERP workflows (work orders, backflush, scan points).
Experience introducing new quality processes, especially in the area of manufacturing inspections.
Experience with digital-based SOP and training, preferably in the recommended ERP/MES.
Strong facilitator and change-agent; able to win adoption with frontline teams and supervisors.
Experience with precision measurement tools (e.g. gauges, micrometers and calipers).
Experience with ISO 9001.
Nice to Have
Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.
Basic blueprint drawing reading.
Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamic ERP and Pico MES.
Familiarity with HVAC/Air-Movement components or A/V sheet-metal parts.
Expected Deliverables
Key deliverables are work-instructions and inspection instructions.
Current-state assessment report with baseline metrics and constraints.
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Client:
Metropolitan Air Technologies (Chicago metro)
Engagement:
Contract consulting (onsite majority; some hybrid possible)
Focus:
Receiving, in-process and finished inspections.
We are currently seeking a Bi-lingual Manufacturing Process Consultant for a 12-16 week contract in Chicago IL
Role Summary Our client recently expanded into a second manufacturing building and has secured new contracts to supply HVAC parts. The Manufacturing Process Consultant will assess current operations with regards to quality inspections for incoming, in-process and final, both automated and manual production—while ensuring changes are practical for a bilingual (Spanish/English) workforce. A QA/QC process document will be created along with “train-the-trainer”. Additionally, recommendations for an MES/ERP to support the quality SOP is highly desired.
Eventually, this role will be turned over to a full-time QA person in Q2 2026, but company desires to have this in place with everyone trained before the permanent hire begins.
Key Objectives
Assess Manual processes:
Conduct assessment of the manual manufacturing processes and assess current manufacturing processes, paying close attention to
current inspections .
Standard Operation Procedures:
Develop standard operating procedures for a quality inspection process. This must include incoming, in-process and final inspections. Today there are little documented processes, especially in the area of in-process inspections.
MES/ERP:
Understand the current ERP and potential MES solution to prescribe a solution that allows the manufacturing personnel to enter inspection data directly into the software.
Training:
Develop training and train the trainers.
Responsibilities
Lead a structured
current-state assessment : Assess and document current manufacturing processes, especially inspections.
Quantify the
operational baseline
of current inspection procedures.
Design and pilot
future-state workflows
for inspection processes ; create standard work, staffing plans, and cross-training matrices.
Use of inspecting veneers, gauges, etc and not moving beyond into CMM. The operators must use manual tools.
Build
dual- documentation
(SOPs, checklists, visual work instructions) and deliver hands-on operator and lead training. The SOP and training material must be digital, on-line documentation.
Provide weekly progress updates and final executive read-out.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
7+ years improving discrete manufacturing (sheet-metal fabrication strongly).
Fluent in
Spanish and English , with a track record of delivering training and SOPs in both.
Comfortable with basic ERP/MES software and exposure to light MES/ERP workflows (work orders, backflush, scan points).
Experience introducing new quality processes, especially in the area of manufacturing inspections.
Experience with digital-based SOP and training, preferably in the recommended ERP/MES.
Strong facilitator and change-agent; able to win adoption with frontline teams and supervisors.
Experience with precision measurement tools (e.g. gauges, micrometers and calipers).
Experience with ISO 9001.
Nice to Have
Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.
Basic blueprint drawing reading.
Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamic ERP and Pico MES.
Familiarity with HVAC/Air-Movement components or A/V sheet-metal parts.
Expected Deliverables
Key deliverables are work-instructions and inspection instructions.
Current-state assessment report with baseline metrics and constraints.
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