Manufacturing Project Engineer - Fastener Manufacturer

Following a significant investment in its Illinois operations, the company recently opened a state-of-the-art facility near O'Hare, further strengthening its commitment to innovation, manufacturing excellence, and long-term growth. Our client is a leading global manufacturer of precision metal components, delivering high-quality products to the automotive, aerospace, and other demanding industries.

• Lead manufacturing projects from concept through implementation, ensuring objectives, timelines, and budgets are achieved.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes for fastener production operations.
• Support cold heading, thread rolling, trimming, and secondary manufacturing processes through process optimization and problem-solving.
• Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Evaluate process flow, equipment utilization, and plant layouts to identify opportunities for improved throughput, safety, and cost reduction.
• Coordinate equipment installations, upgrades, validations, and startup activities.
• Review and evaluate proposals from equipment suppliers and tooling vendors.
• Develop process documentation, PFMEAs, Control Plans, work instructions, and project schedules.
• Conduct line validations, capability studies, production trials, and process qualification activities.
• Monitor production performance and ensure compliance with quality standards and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with production, quality, engineering, maintenance, and sales teams to successfully execute projects and support customer needs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on scrap reduction, productivity improvements, quality enhancements, and cost savings.

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Exceptional compensation package and unlimited PTO!Brand new, state of the art facility!

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing engineering or project engineering experience within fastener manufacturing.
• Experience supporting fastener production processes including cold heading, thread rolling, forming, stamping, or related operations.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot manufacturing processes and lead process improvement initiatives.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience developing PFMEAs, Control Plans, and validation documentation.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of a manufacturing organization.
• Experience managing capital equipment projects, facility expansions, or production improvement initiatives.
• Background in lean manufacturing, cellular manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with equipment buyoffs, installations, commissioning, and production ramp-up activities.
• Knowledge of fastener quality standards, tooling, dies, punches, and manufacturing controls.
• Customer-facing engineering experience supporting new product launches and production requirements.
• Sponsorship not provided

Our client is a leading global manufacturer of precision metal components, delivering high-quality products to the automotive, aerospace, and other demanding industries. Following a significant investment in its Illinois operations, the company recently opened a state-of-the-art facility near O'Hare, further strengthening its commitment to innovation, manufacturing excellence, and long-term growth. Join a forward-thinking organization with a bright future and exceptional career opportunities.

• Base salary $90,000 - $130,000 depending on experience
• Annual bonus based on EBITDA
• Unlimited PTO + company holidays
• 4% 401k match
• Comprehensive benefits package through BCBS
• Tuition assistance program