This is an excellent opportunity to join an industry-leading manufacturer specializing in metal tubing and infrastructure solutions. With multi-million-dollar investments made annually in this team and its capabilities, the organization is seeking an experienced engineer to drive manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, with a particular focus on automation technologies, processes, and methods within the local facility.
Client Details
Our client is a leading manufacturer of metal-formed and fabricated products located in the southern suburbs of Chicago. With a strong commitment to building a better future for both its customers and employees, the company focuses on delivering safe, reliable, and effective infrastructure solutions.
Description
- Champion and support productivity enhancement initiatives and the adoption of operational best practices across the business.
- Lead and coordinate capital improvement and equipment installation projects, including project planning, scheduling, and documentation.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing teams on continuous improvement efforts, Lean initiatives, process optimization, and root cause problem-solving activities.
- Develop project estimates and cost analyses for electrical projects, maintain project schedules using Gantt charts, and ensure milestones and deadlines are achieved.
- Create and maintain electrical schematics, technical documentation, and troubleshooting resources to support skilled trades personnel.
- Lead the deployment, enhancement, and ongoing development of the SCADA system throughout the facility.
- Actively participate in and lead continuous improvement programs focused on operational excellence and efficiency gains.
- Support the maintenance and reliability of the plant's electrical systems and infrastructure.
- Ensure all electrical equipment and installations comply with applicable safety standards, regulations, and codes.
- Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to Electrical Technicians and Electricians during equipment and process issues.
- Evaluate manufacturing requirements and recommend improvements to equipment, materials, methods, and facility layouts to increase productivity and efficiency.
Profile
- 7-10+ years of experience in process/manufacturing engineering experience, in an industrial environment
- B.S in Engineering strongly preferred, electrical or mechanical a plus
- Experience with ROCKWELL PLC Programming (Siemens a plus)
- AutoCAD layout experience (5+ years)
- Project management experience (Use of tools like Gantt Charts, etc)
- Lean/CI project experience preferred
- Metal Tube Mill/Steel Mill experience a big plus
- Knowledge of industrial electronics a plus - SCRs, Diodes, etc
- SCADA Experience a plus
- Industry 4.0 knowledge a plus
Job Offer
- Salary up to around $140,000 depending on experience and interviews
- 401k Match
- PTO + flexible time off
- BCBS medical insurance
- Dental/Vision coverage
- STD/LTD coverage
- More!
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