Manufacturing Engineer I Industrial Engineering

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Client: Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company
Duration: 1 Year 9 Months (possible extension)
Location: Milan IL 61264
Shift: 1st Shift 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Role Overview
Plan coordinate and perform manufacturing engineering work for projects or processes
Work within enterprise product delivery and order fulfillment processes
Handle projects of limited scope under established guidelines
Assign and review work of support personnel and contractors
Operate in a team-based manufacturing environment

Key Responsibilities
Support data collection and review for physical warehouse layouts
Verify legacy warehouse operating system data
Lead or support tactical optimization projects across facilities
Populate data sets for system readiness and perform gap analysis
Validate and create AutoCAD warehouse layout representations
Support reconfiguration and data projects for US regional distribution centers

Major Duties
Analyze manufacturing and material processes under senior guidance
Define methods process steps plant machinery and equipment requirements
Support feasibility testing of proposed engineering solutions
Draft and review engineering standards and specifications
Evaluate effectiveness of engineering standards
Perform inspections to assess quality and integrity of installations
Recommend corrective actions to meet specifications and regulations
Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers as primary contact
Identify process and system gaps and support change management efforts
Support use of knowledge management systems
Perform product development and engineering activities
Analyze customer needs and support product delivery
Work within defined project management plans
Participate in training coaching and professional development
Stay updated on technology regulations and industry best practices

Technical Focus
Warehouse layout analysis and optimization
Data analysis for system readiness and gap identification
CAD-based layout validation and documentation
Process improvement and reconfiguration support
Engineering standards and compliance support

Tools & Systems
CAD (AutoCAD)
Data analysis tools
SAP (preferred)
Knowledge management systems
Project management tools

Required Skills
Experience with data analysis and data tools
Experience with CAD software
Strong time management and project management skills
Warehouse or logistics process knowledge
Ability to work in cross-functional teams
Strong problem-solving ability

Education & Experience
Bachelors degree in Engineering Math or Technical field
1 3 years of relevant experience

Nice to Have
SAP experience
Manufacturing or distribution center engineering exposure
Experience with process optimization projects

Role Scope
Supports manufacturing and warehouse optimization initiatives
Works under guidance of senior engineers
Contributes to facility reconfiguration projects
Improves system readiness and operational efficiency
Supports continuous improvement initiatives

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