What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer position at IQHector Technologies LLC.?
Role: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Morton Grove, Illinois
Client: LTTS – Xylem
Job Description:
Production Support:
· Creating clear, concise, detailed, and accurate standard manufacturing processes in collaboration with the production management and users.
· Update and improve assembly processes as required collaborating with production using the Engineering Change process to implement.
· Specifying, designing, documenting, building, and implementing assembly fixtures for the production floor.
· Researching, specifying, procuring, and implementing equipment and tools for the production floor.
· Provide daily technical support to attack and resolve problems with processes, equipment, or material in a timely manner
· Addressing, analyzing, and resolving any failures or problems encountered on the production floor.
· Implementation and maintenance of equipment calibration such as torque control drivers.
Continuous Improvement:
· Implementation of Continuous Improvement methods and tools as required on the production floor e.g. 5S, efficiency of motion, time study, etc.
· Identifying, implementing, and documenting Point Kaizens, Kaizen events and continuous improvements to be a significant contributor to cost/waste reduction efforts.
· Providing a safe work environment for production by implementing safety solutions as required.
· Participation in Xylem Watermark volunteer activities
Minimum Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification:
· Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering
· 3-5 Years hands-on experience in Manufacturing Environment
· Computer skills, including intermediate level SolidWorks and Microsoft Office software
· Critical thinking skills to solve problems
· Working experience with ERP systems (Oracle experience preferred) and Engineering Change Orders
· Technical writing skills necessary to create work procedures for non-technical personnel
· Experience with Continuous Improvement efforts inclusive of Lean Mfg. principles, Kaizen events, 5S, and cost reduction preferred.