Job Description:

Manufacturing Engineer – Hanover Park, IL

Position Summary:

Pentair is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to evaluate, develop and improve manufacturing methods. In this role, the Manufacturing Engineer will utilize project management skills to implement new operational processes and equipment to assist the business unit in meeting its strategic goals. The Manufacturing Engineer will participate in and support kaizen events, Lean work cell design, standard product design revisions, cost improvement projects, capital expenditure projects and supply chain initiatives. Interested candidates, who meet the requirements below, are encouraged to apply today!  

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides technical support for plant operations. Attend to issues in the assembly line and assure that the operation goes on without any hindrance.  Continuous flow of the assembly process.
• Make the assembly process simpler and ergonomic. Implement lean-manufacturing techniques. Participate in Kaizen events.
• Provide guidance to operators, cell leads, and Production Manager regarding projects, process improvements and issues with the line.
• Support production by providing fixturing and tooling, conducting time studies, and troubleshooting quality and process issues.
• Identifies causes and develops strategies for eliminating re-occurring downtime.
• Able to source vendors, define SOW’s, manage contract deliverables when outside sources for are used.
• Monitors process, including new equipment and tools, to ensure performance to specifications. Implements capital and non-capital projects.
• Works with plant quality control and manufacturing personnel to ensure process and equipment is capable of producing product that meets quality and engineering standards.
• Reviews new and modified specifications for proper content and schedules their introduction into the manufacturing system.
• Applies statistical methods and data driven problem solving to supply capable equipment, tools, materials and processes to manufacturing.
• Continually monitor, analyze, and resolve process problems. Document all proposals for improved efficiencies and make adjustments as required. Responsible for start-up, set-up, and validation of new tools and equipment, and for conducting trials, including documentation.
• Assists with assuring tools, equipment, and processes comply with OSHA standards
• Participate in the advanced product quality planning FMEA activities for the development of the control plan.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; Mechanical or Electrical preferred
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing supporting both processes and procedures; 5 years preferred
• LEAN manufacturing experience preferred
• Understanding of Project/Program Management Methodologies and utilizing resources to drive bottom line results
• Basic working knowledge of PLC programming and ladder logic.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and servo motion control.
• Experience in sonic and spin welding.
• Experience in robotics programming, troubleshooting, and diagnostics preferred. (Fanuc preferred).
• MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook) and JDE
• Proficient in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and other related programs

Desired Characteristics:

• Hands on
• Strong mechanical / electrical aptitude
• Process focused
• Fact-based problem solving
• Detail oriented
• Self-Motivated
• Meets deadlines
• Actively listens to others
• Fosters open communication
• Clearly expresses oneself orally and in writing

Language Skills

Proficiency in English required.  Proficiency in Spanish a plus.

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. 

Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts on the factory floor, may need to wor