Ultimate Staffing is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for our Belleville, IL client.
This is a full time direct hire position requiring 100% onsite attendance.
Job Description: Manufacturing Engineer
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement standard work, process improvements, and cost-saving initiatives.
- Manage capacity planning, capital projects, production line designs, machine programming, new product introductions, and product changes.
- Support production in achieving safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
- Drive continuous improvements in production through data-driven inputs, waste elimination, and Visual Factory Management.
- Conduct time studies and line balancing to optimize production efficiency.
- Create and maintain standard work documentation.
- Define material replenishment systems and implement pull signals.
- Design and modify production lines and areas as needed.
- Implement New Product Development (NPD) and Engineering Change Orders (ECO).
- Lead and actively participate in cross-functional team activities to achieve project goals.
Qualifications:
- Proficient in Visual Management, 5S, SMED, KANBAN, mixed-model flow line, and design for manufacturing and assembly.
- Extensive experience in project management, AutoCAD, and MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant manufacturing experience, particularly in:
- Fabrication
- Resistance and MIG welding
- Powder and wet painting
- Final assembly of light gauge sheet metal consumer appliances in a medium-low volume, high-medium mix environment.
- Proven track record in implementing lean manufacturing principles.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a high level of mechanical aptitude.
- Experience leading small teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Effective time management skills.
- Demonstrated success in managing projects from conception to completion.
- Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems.
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. To the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.
