What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer position at Cat-i Glass?
Job Details
Job Location: South Elgin, IL
Salary Range: $75000.00 - $85000.00
Description
Cat-i Glass is looking for a hands-on manufacturing engineer that is motivated to make immediate improvements to current and developing processes in a fast paced production setting. Process improvement and standardization, automation design and implementation, new machinery acquisition and qualification, high level production support and training are of upmost importance to achieving results on improving production rates, yields, and reducing setup times.
Essential Job Functions:
- Drive improvements in Safety, Quality, Productivity and Cost through application of Lean principles and practical engineer fundamentals
- Work individually to analyze, design and build custom engineered components, fixtures, tooling, machinery, or small automated systems used to improve current manufacturing processes
- Work with a team of engineers to specify, acquire, and implement new machinery and automation in a developing manufacturing environment
- Train production supervisors, operators, and maintenance technicians on new or modified machinery or processes
- Communicate across departments and work with various departments leads on manufacturing improvements
- Provide essential support to designated production departments and processes
Skills and/or Competencies:
- 2D and 3D CAD experience required, Autodesk Fusion360 preferred
- Structured text and/or ladder logic PLC programming experience preferred
- Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes and Lean manufacturing
- Basic knowledge of industrial machine components (sensors, pneumatic cylinders, motors, servos, PLC, HMI, etc.)
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing or an equivalent engineering degree.
- 3 years engineering experience in a manufacturing setting preferred
Qualifications
Salary : $75,000 - $85,000
