DuPage Machine Products
The Manufacturing Engineer evaluates alternatives and leads the development and implementation of manufacturing processes for new and existing products to achieve an optimal relationship between cost and quality. The role drives process engineering, industrial engineering, and production standard cost initiatives, handles tooling and equipment procurement, improves operating performance, identifies and reduces waste, and troubleshoots assigned areas of responsibility.
Responsibilities
Evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.
Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Identify opportunities or implement changes to improve products or reduce costs using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards, or product design, materials, and parts.
Determine root causes of failures using statistical methods and recommend changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods.
Evaluate manufactured products according to specifications and quality standards.
Incorporate new methods and processes to improve existing operations.
Investigate or resolve operational problems, such as material use variances or bottlenecks.
Prepare documentation for new manufacturing processes or engineering procedures.
Provide technical expertise or support related to manufacturing.
Coordinate activities in scrap reduction, elimination of rework, material variances, labor variances, safety & ergonomic evaluations, and overall continuous improvement in assigned areas.
Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
Read and interpret customer and industry specifications.
Maintain proper documentation (traceability, customer requirements, etc.) and complete production routers.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or applicable field.
Knowledge of mechanical manufacturing processes, including assembly and testing.
Strong leadership skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Fluency in written and spoken English.
0-3 years of experience in the manufacturing field or a related area.
Proficiency with CAD software, e.g., AutoCAD.
Benefits Excellent benefit package including health, dental, life insurance, and short‑term disability. 401(k) plan with employer match. Salary commensurate with experience.
Location Bloomingdale, IL 60108 (Required)
Work Location In person
Compensation Starting at $70,000
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Responsibilities
Evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.
Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Identify opportunities or implement changes to improve products or reduce costs using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards, or product design, materials, and parts.
Determine root causes of failures using statistical methods and recommend changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods.
Evaluate manufactured products according to specifications and quality standards.
Incorporate new methods and processes to improve existing operations.
Investigate or resolve operational problems, such as material use variances or bottlenecks.
Prepare documentation for new manufacturing processes or engineering procedures.
Provide technical expertise or support related to manufacturing.
Coordinate activities in scrap reduction, elimination of rework, material variances, labor variances, safety & ergonomic evaluations, and overall continuous improvement in assigned areas.
Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
Read and interpret customer and industry specifications.
Maintain proper documentation (traceability, customer requirements, etc.) and complete production routers.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or applicable field.
Knowledge of mechanical manufacturing processes, including assembly and testing.
Strong leadership skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Fluency in written and spoken English.
0-3 years of experience in the manufacturing field or a related area.
Proficiency with CAD software, e.g., AutoCAD.
Benefits Excellent benefit package including health, dental, life insurance, and short‑term disability. 401(k) plan with employer match. Salary commensurate with experience.
Location Bloomingdale, IL 60108 (Required)
Work Location In person
Compensation Starting at $70,000
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