Senior Manufacturing Engineer

IMI plc

IMI plc is a sector focused organisation at the forefront of delivering motion and fluid control technologies that create a more sustainable world, improving the quality of life for our customers and communities and ultimately delivering our purpose of Breakthrough Engineering for a Better World.

The Automation platform leverages deep automation technology and applications expertise to improve productivity, safety and sustainability for our customers, Industrial Automation operates across many important industry sectors and is a world leader in supporting customers with motion and fluid control technology.

Our one big team work fairly and effectively but most importantly together to ensure we maintain the foundations that have enabled IMI’s success through over 150 years of heritage.

Role Overview:

Provide project leadership for new product introductions, product enhancements, capital expenditures and continuous improvement processes. Develop and implement tooling designs that will support all areas of production, machining and assembly, to perform consistently and efficiently.  This role works cooperatively with employees in all areas of the company to achieve customer satisfaction while meeting corporate objectives

Preferred Location: University Park, IL 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide project leadership, leading a team in new product introductions and product enhancements completing projects in a timely and cost-effective manner.   
• Prepare and submit capital project proposals, monitor results, and compare to initial justifications. 
• Continuously improving operations, efficiency, tooling, and manufacturing equipment.  
• Primarily responsible for carrying out projects in the following areas:  Machine design/procurement, new product implementations, manufacturing engineering, plant automation, tooling design/implementation, and manufacturing cost estimates. 
• Evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators. 
• Develop routings, standard work, procedures, and illustrations.  
• Provide finalized details for manufacturing assembly costs for new product quotes.  
• Improve manufacturing efficiency using Lean techniques, 5S, standard work, value stream mapping, setup reduction, etc. 
• Facilitate process improvement and set-up reduction opportunities. 
• Provide technical guidance to the site and resolve critical site issues. 
• Facilitate and execute the organization's Lean strategy throughout the organization. 
• Champion the site improvement plan for continuous improvement within the business. 
• Lead high-impact cross-functional teams and utilize the Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen methodologies to deliver significant value to the business. 
• Support design engineering requests and document all engineering changes. 
• Conceptualize, design, and procure special tooling for specific operations as requested.  
• Initiate actions to determine root cause analysis and prevent the occurrence of any nonconformance relating to product, process & systems Implement interim processes as required correcting or containing all non-conformances Assist area supervisors/managers in MAR, RGA, & CAR dispositions.  
• Provide mentoring to new/other Manufacturing Engineers (I & II).  Provides guidance to CNC Programmers, Tool Makers and Process Technicians in various projects and responsibilities.  
• Troubleshoots and resolves product integrity issues with an appropriate sense of urgency.  Supports VAVE and product transfers. 
• Assess progress, productivity, commercial performance and implement action for improvement pre-emptively.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of organization. 
• Ensure the keeping of accurate and up-to-date daily records of site progress and key issues.  
• Devising and implementing risk management programs and ensure proactive risk mitigation strategies are implemented and communicating these to management on a regular basis. 
• Report to the site Leaders on project progress and relevant issues on a regular basis. 
• Facilitate the project team’s achievement of goals and objectives. 
• Coordination and control of the change management process both technical and commercial. 
• Integrate HSE requirements in alignment with site needs and serves as the site HSE technical expert. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Competencies for Success

Education and Experience  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial) 
• Seven years’ experience as a manufacturing engineer. 
• Effective communication skills (written, oral, and listening). Ability to manage communications with internal and external customers in a professional manner.  
• Ability to apply principles of logical and scientific thinking to define complex problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions/recommendations. Can interpret an extensive variety of complex technical instructions in mathematical or illustrative form and work with information that is both abstract and variable.
• Working knowledge of metal cutting, forming processes and CNC controls. 
• Familiar with SQC methods and concepts. 
• Experience in handling projects through all phases and disciplines of manufacturing engineering.  
• Experience in machine design and machine control systems. 
• Experience leading Lean Six Sigma projects.
• Capacity to deliver against multiple and competing objectives. 
• Demonstrable customer relation skills. 
• Knowledge of ISO 9001. 

Computers and Technology 

• Highly proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook) 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project  
• Working Knowledge of 3D CAD and solid Modeling 
• Oracle EBS/AGILE Experience preferred 
• Able to write control logic programs for PLC’s and CNC controls 

Certifications 

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt preferred 

What IMI Can Offer You

At IMI, one of our top priorities is to create an inclusive culture of health. We strive to remove barriers to care (whether that be physical or financial) and in doing so, we offer choice for all your health and wellbeing needs.

See below for a general overview of our amazing perks and benefits:

• Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share.
• Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into, including but not limited to: Pet insurance, critical illness insurance, concierge services, legal insurance, commuter benefits (if applicable), and home & auto insurance.
• Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases free virtual telemedicine, and teletherapy.
• Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching.
• Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family.
• Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee.
• Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab.
• Annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan with option to purchase IMI shares at a reduced employee only price - no opportunity to lose, only to profit or refund your investment 100%.

Pay range:  $110k - $120k

Within the range, individual pay is determined based on skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to the job requirements. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible to receive a variable incentive pay component. Base pay information is based on market location and may be subject to prevailing wage laws, if applicable. 

**Benefits plans change year over year, but we have guiding principles in place to ensure our employees have the tools and resources available to stay connected and up to date**

Health & Safety

The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties – At IMI we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimizing our impact to the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviors or unsafe acts.

Code of Ethics

IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.

Changes to This Job Description

IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.

IMI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

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Salary : $110,000 - $120,000