Manufacturing Engineer
Michael Page
- Palatine, IL
- $90,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Involvement in process planning, optimization and working closely with press operators
- Provide training for press operators on equipment operation, troubleshooting and safety
- Assure presses are operating within setup parameters and conduct root cause analysis to address variation
- Evaluate process improvement and recommend changes
- Support, promote and recommend improvements to provide a safe work environment
- Conduct LPA's
- Work with the shift supervisor, and maintenance team to ensure smooth operation on the shift
- Write work instructions for recently purchased, new equipment and throughout the introduction of new product lines
- Be an active problem solver on the manufacturing floor
- Molding experience preferred
- 4+ Years of Relevant Industry experience (Rubber preferred, but not required)
- Troubleshooting knowledge of rubber molding processes including cold runner injection and low waste flashless transfer preferred
- Ability to work under pressure with time constraints and minimal supervision
- Experience writing work instructions
- Experience with New Product Implementation
- Must be proficient in MS Office, specifically Excel, Word, and other Web-based application
- Six Sigma certified-DOE and Minitab experience preferred
- Experience in LEAN/Continuous Improvement initiatives
- Must have strong performance work history and exhibit leadership qualities
- Must demonstrate highly-motivated work ethic; excellent organization and follow-through skills
- Team Player
- Automation / PLC experience a +