Lincoln, Illinois, 62656
Job description
Manufacturing Engineer
Lincoln, IL
$40-46/hr
Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for overseeing manufacturing processes and procedures with an aerospace client in the Lincoln, IL area. They will focus on continuous improvement, product development, and manufacturing initiatives.
Manufacturing Engineer Responsibilities:
- Learn, implement and comply with all Safety, Ergonomics, and Management of Change activities in support of site safety goals. Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) may be required for this role
- Generate and maintain Manufacturing Processes and Manufacturing Work Instructions per the MSOP standards
- Create and update Oracle ERP routings as needed for products
- Identify when/where there is a need for standard or special gauging, and special equipment/tooling for production
- Provide timely support in resolving manufacturing issues in the production area
- Complete NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports) in accordance with MSOP standards
- Improve First Pass Yield (FPY) and Overall Process Effectiveness (OPE) as needed
- Utilize Lean Six Sigma tools to reduce waste and variation in processes, focused on improving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Support 5S and visual management efforts in manufacturing areas
- Assist in developing Work Cell Design, Integration, and Validation if required
- Work with a cross-functional team including Quality Eng, Design Eng, Tool Design Group, and production (technicians and supervisors) to improve workflow, throughput, quality, and safety
- Build working relationships within the cross-functional team and leverage them to identify necessary continuous improvement opportunities
- Attend all face-to-face cell meetings, customer calls, and team meetings as required
Manufacturing Engineer Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution
- Minimum of 2 years of professional experience, in a Manufacturing environment with hand assembly, mechanical fasteners, and some testing
- Experience in developing and supporting Electrical / Electro – mechanical product manufacturing and assembly processes, welding (TIG, Electron Beam), vacuum furnace brazing, machining experience
- Practitioner of Lean Manufacturing and Visual Control implementations
- Experience in developing tooling used in the assembly of Mechanical and Electrical Products
- Understanding of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) principals
- Knowledge and use of PFMEAs (Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis) within Manufacturing
- Experience with Continuous Improvement and root cause problem solving activities
