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Manufacturing Engineer - Industrial Manufacturer

Michael Page International

North Barrington, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$85,000–$110,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Capacity Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cost Control, Data Analysis, Documentation, Ergonomics, Heat Treatment, Industrial Engineering, Investment Analysis, Investment Capital, Lean Manufacturing, MPI, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Medical Equipment, Metallurgy, Metalworking, Operational Audit, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Plant Layout and Design, Plating Processes, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Process Improvement, Production Management, Production Planning, Production Support, Productivity Management, Productivity Model, Recruiting Strategy, Reporting Dashboards, Root Cause Analysis, Standards Development, State Laws and Regulations, Trend Analysis, Tuition Fees, Value Stream Mapping
LOCATION
North Barrington, IL
POSTED
3 days ago
Our client is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join their expanding team. This role will focus on improving processes, driving lean initiatives, analyzing capacity, and leading continuous improvement efforts to enhance overall operational performance. Client DetailsOur client is a well-established, family-owned industrial manufacturer with over a century of operating history. Employing more than 600 people globally, they serve the automotive, aerospace, and medical device markets through facilities in Asia and Europe. The company specializes in advanced metal forming processes and has achieved consistent growth in recent years. DescriptionEvaluate manufacturing processes to identify constraints, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.Create, update, and sustain standardized work instructions, visual management tools, and process documentation.Lead and support Lean manufacturing efforts, including value stream mapping, Kaizen events, standard work development, 5S, and waste reduction initiatives.Perform time studies and work measurement to establish reliable labor standards and production rates.Support labor planning, staffing strategies, and capacity analysis across multiple product families.Partner with Operations to balance workloads, optimize line flow, and improve overall efficiency.Conduct capacity modeling and throughput analysis to support production planning and capital investment decisions.Analyze operational performance metrics such as OEE, scrap, downtime, and cycle times to identify trends and recommend corrective actions.Develop and maintain dashboards and KPIs to monitor and support continuous improvement initiatives.Support corrective and preventive action processes, including root cause analysis, PFMEA updates, and control plans.Assist with plant layout optimization, material flow improvements, and ergonomic enhancements.Collaborate closely with Production Supervisors and Operators to implement improvements on the shop floor.Contribute to cost reduction efforts and productivity improvements aligned with overall business objectives. ProfileBachelor's degree within engineering or a related fieldBackground in metals manufacturingWillingness to be on the floor (Role will be 80% on the floor/20% data analysis)Process improvement/Lean Manufacturing experienceExperience with heat treatment, plating, and/or metallurgy is a plusExperience with Kaizen events, 5S, value stream, time studies, and/or scrap reduction is a plusSponsorship not providedJob OfferBase salary of $85k-$110k depending on experienceBlue Cross Blue Shield (Medical, Vision, Dental)17 days of PTO start (Increasing after 1 year with organization)401k matching up to 5.5%Tuition reimbursementMPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

About the Company

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Michael Page International

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
https://www.michaelpage.ca/