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Manufacturing Process Consultant (bilingual: spanish/engilsh)
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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. Most products are still produced manually. 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.
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. Most products are still produced manually. 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.