Weiss-Aug ยท 14 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineer
Elk Grove Village, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expWeiss-Aug is a leading provider of advanced manufacturing and engineering solutions with over 50 years in the industry. The Manufacturing Engineer will support manufacturing operations by driving technical projects aimed at improving product quality, lowering production costs, and enhancing productivity while adhering to safety and quality standards.
Health CareMedical
Responsibilities
Conduct projects to simplify work processes, improve tooling, improve throughput, reduce scrap, and ensure equipment reliability
Collaborate with other departments to investigate and address quality-related issues using methodologies like 8D, Kaizen, DMAIC, and root cause analysis
Develop and improve manufacturing processes for efficiency, cost reduction, and quality compliance
Develop and maintain production-related documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Provide guidance for designing and troubleshooting automation systems
Troubleshoot technical challenges in production, identify root causes, implement solutions, and monitor their effectiveness using empirical data
Design and deploy essential tools, fixtures, or equipment to boost production efficiency, reduce errors, improve inspections, and improve ergonomics
Develop lean cell layouts and workflows to minimize waste and enhance productivity / ergonomics
Participate in PPAP process, including drawing feasibility reviews, manufacturing reviews, Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEAs) reviews, etc
Collaborate with Quality Assurance to monitor process capability and product conformity
Assist in new product introduction (NPI) by validating manufacturing processes and quality requirements
Qualification
Required
BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering, or equivalent
Must possess good analytical and problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude
5-10 years minimum experience in a medium/high volume Metal Stamping/Manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, 5S, and Lean manufacturing tools
Comfortable with hands-on interaction with mechanical and electrical components
Must be driven self-starter that works with little supervision
Must have good written and verbal communication skills
Must be a Team player and have the ability to interact effectively with all departments within the Company
Preferred
3D CAD experience in SolidWorks strongly preferred
GD&T experience preferred
Experience with automation design and/or programming a plus
Experience with vision system technology a plus
ERP experience a plus
ISO/QS knowledge a plus
Plastic Injection/Insert Molding and/or Progressive Stamping Experience a plus
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision
401 (k) with company match
Holiday, Vacation and Personal Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Short Term Disability
Group Life and Accidental Insurance
Company
Weiss-Aug
Weiss-Aug is a medical device company providing custom insert injection molding.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jeff "JT" Ripa
CFO and Treasurer
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