Kellenberger ยท 1 day ago
Manufacturing Engineer
Elgin, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expKellenberger is a company focused on CNC machining and assembly processes. They are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support day-to-day production, implement lean initiatives, and provide technical solutions for CNC programming and assembly processes.
Machinery
Responsibilities
Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished product and process capabilities; establishing standards; and support resources to maintain and document processes
Evaluates manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations and participation from operators
Analyze, evaluate, promote and oversee implementation of production improvements and cost reduction ideas using lean methodology. Lead process-related projects from inception to full implementation
Facilitate continuous improvement throughout the location. Utilize Lean tool expertise (5S, Standard Work, DMAIC, Material Flow, etc.) to drive continuous improvements
Coordinate new product release from Product Engineering to Manufacturing ' this role can be project support or project lead
Coordinate/implement engineering changes among engineering, assembly and quality teams
Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors
Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout
Maintains product and process data base by writing computer programs; entering data
Completes design and development projects by training and guiding technicians
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering Technology required
A minimum of 3 years of experience in CAD/CAM required (AutoCAD, Solidworks, MasterCam, SmartCam, or equivalent)
Knowledge of CNC Machine programming
Strong leadership capabilities, written and verbal communication skills, and working knowledge of manufacturing processes required
Project management skills required
Preferred
Related degree/experience will be considered
Six Sigma Belt training preferred
Three to five years of CNC machine assembly/manufacturing preferred
ERP system knowledge, preferably JD Edwards
Benefits
Health insurance
Life insurance
401(k)
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Long-term disability
Company
Kellenberger
Kellenberger, with around 700 employees, is a world-renowned manufacturer of grinding machines and systems for one-off production and production as well as machines for hard turning.
201-500 employees
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