Manufacturing Engineer at Actalent
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
About the Job
Job Description: Manufacturing Engineer
We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering - Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial and have a minimum of 3+ years of engineering experience in an ISO certified manufacturing environment. This role requires advanced knowledge of mechanical fabrication processes, including sheet metal fabrication, finishing principles, welding, die casting, turning, stamping, and cabling assemblies. The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for solving complex manufacturing and quality issues, performing root cause analysis, and creating corrective action plans. The role involves supporting drives manufacturing, maintaining product lines, launching new products, and troubleshooting manufacturing issues.
Responsibilities
Essential Skills
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Work Environment
The Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with a team including 2 Quality Engineers, 1 Industrial Engineer (with plans to hire one more), and 6 Production Support staff. The role involves fixing work instructions, updating Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), and troubleshooting product quality or assembly issues. Additionally, the engineer will handle new product introductions, including creating Bills of Materials, drafting work instructions, and performing CAD drawing conversions using Creo. About 25-30% of the role will involve addressing product quality issues and part investigations, managing projects, and implementing capacity improvements.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $45.00
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Buffalo Grove,IL.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Dec 20, 2024.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.
We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering - Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial and have a minimum of 3+ years of engineering experience in an ISO certified manufacturing environment. This role requires advanced knowledge of mechanical fabrication processes, including sheet metal fabrication, finishing principles, welding, die casting, turning, stamping, and cabling assemblies. The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for solving complex manufacturing and quality issues, performing root cause analysis, and creating corrective action plans. The role involves supporting drives manufacturing, maintaining product lines, launching new products, and troubleshooting manufacturing issues.
Responsibilities
- Solve complex manufacturing and quality issues.
- Perform and analyze root causes of failures and create corrective action plans.
- Support drives manufacturing by maintaining product lines and launching new products.
- Troubleshoot manufacturing issues.
- Convert CAD files and understand specification drawings.
- Fix work instructions and update Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
- Troubleshoot issues on the floor related to product quality or assembly issues.
- Create Bills of Materials for new products.
- Draft work instructions and assembly build instructions.
- Address and troubleshoot errors in assembly.
- Manage projects and implement capacity improvements.
Essential Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering - Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial.
- Minimum of 3+ years of engineering experience in an ISO certified manufacturing environment.
- Advanced knowledge of mechanical fabrication processes.
- Experience with tools such as 8D, 5-why analysis, and corrective actions.
- Ability to create jigs and fixtures.
- Proficiency in CAD drawing conversions and understanding specification drawings.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Metal fabrication knowledge.
- Project management experience.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Hands-on teaching and coaching experience.
- Experience working with production teams.
Work Environment
The Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with a team including 2 Quality Engineers, 1 Industrial Engineer (with plans to hire one more), and 6 Production Support staff. The role involves fixing work instructions, updating Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), and troubleshooting product quality or assembly issues. Additionally, the engineer will handle new product introductions, including creating Bills of Materials, drafting work instructions, and performing CAD drawing conversions using Creo. About 25-30% of the role will involve addressing product quality issues and part investigations, managing projects, and implementing capacity improvements.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $45.00
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Buffalo Grove,IL.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Dec 20, 2024.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.
