KCC is hiring: Manufacturing Engineer in Chicago

Overview KCC Companies is an employee-owned (ESOP) company dedicated to providing complete design, manufacturing, installation, and service for commercial & residential Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC). Our Mission: KCC enhances the lives of our customers, partners, employee-owners, and communities by providing innovative HVAC solutions. Benefits 9 Paid Holidays 401K Company Match Monthly Accrued Vacation Employee Assistance Program Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Function Plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing processes in the industrial plant. This includes quality integration into all processes associated with manufacturing to include operations, engineering, purchasing, and related support functions. Essential Responsibilities Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities. Develops and improves Assembly methods and quality standards through process evaluation and the use of engineering and quality principles and tools. Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements and workflow. Designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency and continues evaluating layout designs as parts are changed and added to promote continuous process and product improvements and to eliminate waste. Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods. Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts. Assist in the development of a supplier quality program. Work with customers to develop part and product quality requirements. Perform cost estimates, production time estimates, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions. Work with management, engineering, sales, and manufacturing staff to develop manufacturing capabilities, schedules, and processes to facilitate production. Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential. Should also apply statistical techniques to develop quality program and determine requirements for SPC and production monitoring. Identify and flow chart all manufacturing processes. Research and evaluate data such as customer design proposals and specifications to ensure manufacturing processes are capable and compatible with customer expectations/requirements. Establish part costing and routings. Work with manufacturing and product engineering in developing manufacturing standards. Is familiar with OSHA safety regulations and monitors for compliance throughout the shop. Provide assistance in meeting and maintaining both OSHA and EPA compliance. Provides support as required to engineering for making products/part changes to better utilize manufacturing equipment and processes. Establish standard costing for manufactured products. Assist engineering in developing standard bills of materials. Provide a leading role in development of a quality system. Management retains the discretion to add, change, or assign other work-related duties or responsibilities of this position at any time. Additional Responsibilities Provide assistance in identifying and implementing an ERP/business operating system as required. Work with manufacturing customers in developing part quotes for contract manufacturing. Provide necessary leadership in identifying and recording continuous improvement efforts and ensuring that those efforts are tracked and recorded. Establish an effective corrective action program. Assist the H.R. department in job analysis and job description development. Identify job areas that require special training and make recommendations as to those training resources. Make recommendations for recruitment/position vacancies as required. Provide assistance/guidance in developing an effective engineering change system. Provide assistance as required in developing an effective maintenance management Program. Provide assistance as required in new product development and process design and implementation for new products. Maintain a clean and safe work area. Maintain personal protective equipment Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications A four year degree in engineering, manufacturing, business or related field with experience in manufacturing for a minimum of six years. Manufacturing/engineering experience in an agile/lean/JIT or DFT environment. Technical/management experience in plant maintenance operations in a manufacturing environment with a focus on machine capability and process capability studies. Problem solving skills in 8-D, FMEA, Taguchi methods (statistical approach), Cause-and-Effect analysis, flowcharting techniques, pareto analysis, root cause analysis, proactive training. Good communication Skills. Purchasing and material management experience Time study methods and standards methodology (Industrial Engineering) experience Experience in manufacturing quality programs, i.e., ISO, TQM, or Six Sigma. Quality engineer, reliability engineer, or quality manager certification is desirable. Product/Process Design experience. Cost analysis/ BOM experience and ability to read and understand business financial statements helpful. In-depth knowledge of OSHA and EPA requirements governing manufacturing facilities. Knowledge of CAD design programs Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet programs Project management experience and time management skills. Team building skills Experience in designing for quality and manufacturability. Understanding of equipment and process verification and validation Ability to handle multiple projects/tasks and work independently or as a member of a team. KCC COMPANIES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For any questions you can contact: Terra Beaver – Talent Specialist – tbeaver@kccmfg.com – 502-493-5848 Laura Zoghbi – Talent Specialist – lzoghbi@kccmfg.com – 502-493-5859 #J-18808-Ljbffr