Manufacturing Project Engineer (Engineering Degree, capital projects, Foundry process, molding, melting furnaces, iron pouring, cast materials manufacturing, induction hardening) in Mapleton, IL

Manufacturing Project Engineer (Engineering Degree, capital projects, Foundry process, molding, melting furnaces, iron pouring, cast materials manufacturing, induction hardening) in Mapleton, IL

5+ to 7 years experience

POSITION: Manufacturing Project Engineer (Manufacturing Engineering Degree, capital projects, Foundry process, molding, melting furnaces, iron pouring, cast materials manufacturing, induction hardening)
LOCATION: Mapleton, IL (onsite Position)
DURATION: Full Time Onsite Position
SALARY: Excellent Compensation with Benefits + Bonus + 401K + relocation
SKILLS: Manufacturing Engineering Degree, managing capital projects, leadership, Foundry process, molding, core make, melting/holding furnaces, iron pouring, casting cleaning, cast materials manufacturing, induction hardening, process control documentation, New Capital Introduction, Gate Reviews.

DESCRIPTION:

Searching for a Manufacturing Engineer who can provide technical expertise and guidance in development of major manufacturing projects, working with internal/external to support and improve manufacturing productivity and cost effectiveness.

ROLE:

• Follow NCI (New Capital Introduction) Process Flow / Gate Reviews.
• Collaborate with customer groups, Facilities / Maintenance, Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, EHS, accounting and purchasing are involved in the approval process.
• Be responsible to achieve desired outputs on multiple concurrent individual and team projects.
• Develop plans for facilities projects, prepare and establish priorities for cost effectiveness, manage budgeting and purchasing matters pertaining to these projects.
• Work with Internal / External Suppliers to plan & implement facility wide projects to assure efficient and cost-effective systems and processes to produce quality products.
• Coordinate compatibility of existing and new assets and/or systems.
• Provide direction and guidance to other project owners to assure the most efficient and sustainable effect on the facility.
• Ensure implementation of modern technology and verify the effectiveness related to facility processes modifications.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical discipline with 4+ years of relevant experience
  OR 2-year Engineering / Manufacturing Technology degree with 6+ years of experience
  OR 8+ years of relevant experience in technical discipline
• 2+ years’ experience in managing capital projects.
• Demonstrated direct/indirect leadership abilities.
• Foundry process experience related to molding, core make, melting/holding furnaces, iron pouring or casting cleaning.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Manufacturing experience related to manufacturing of cast materials, induction hardening processes and process control documentation.
• Strong knowledge of engineering and / or manufacturing standards and practices

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