Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description:

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing implementing and optimizing manufacturing processes that improve safety quality productivity and cost performance while supporting operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Optimize manufacturing processes and production workflows.
• Analyze production data and identify opportunities for improvements utilizing Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma and other operational excellence tools.
• Support new product launches and validate new equipment
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) work instructions and process documentation.
• Investigate production issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Partner with maintenance and production teams to improve equipment reliability and uptime.
• Conduct root cause analysis on downtime events and process failures.
• Identify evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies and automation solutions.
• Manage capital improvement projects including equipment installation and process upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with safety quality environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Train and support production personnel on new processes and equipment.

This is an onsite position in Bartlett Illinois. Only candidates local to the Chicago area can be considered.

Minimum Required Skills and Education

• Bachelors degree in Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering or related technical field
• 3 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment.
• Experience with process improvement and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings specifications and technical documents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment walk production floors for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds while using appropriate PPE.

This is an onsite position in Bartlett Illinois. Only candidates local to the Chicago area can be considered.

Compensation Information:

$88000-$110000 depending on experience

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues unique perspectives experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex gender identity sexual orientation religion national origin age disability protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws.