Manufacturing Engineer I

Manufacturing Engineer, I

The Manufacturing Engineer, I designs, develops, analyzes, and implements manufacturing processes to NPI, manufacturing, DC, repair products and processes. Supports various operational groups in driving LSS and I4.0 adaptation, drive Design and Process failure mode analysis, drive innovation, support to determining root cause and resolution of performance related issues. Supports various operational groups in driving Operational Excellence culture, by identified and implementing continual improvement and cost saving solutions that impact existing NPI, Sustaining, repair and distribution processes.

Supports internal initiatives, metrics and KPI's. Under supervision, develops and implements process improvements used to repair existing products to support cost reduction goals.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Designs, develops, and tests on a variety of less complex NPI/ manufacturing/repair/ DC assignments that constitute a portion of a larger project.
• Learns to develop and test documentation which describes the specific manufacturing/repair/ DC functionality.
• Participates and provides some input in project reviews for New Product Introduction and/ or Sustaining products.
• Runs tests designed by more experienced engineers.
• Reviews test results and perform root cause analyses to identify problems.
• Provides recommendations and implements solutions to less complex issues. Ensures compliance with quality process and standards.
• Makes changes to or upgrades existing mechanical designs of products and/or repair fixtures. Enhances and improves existing technologies to apply to new solutions.
• Makes and implements recommendations to immediate team to enhance performance and improve productivity.
• Provides financial analysis and ROI calculations for various engineering projects.
• Seeks out new tools to analyze and solve problems including AI solutions.
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Receives detailed instructions on routine work, new projects, or assignments.
• May provide guidance to non-exempt personnel.
• May lead various size of projects that may include AI/ Emerging technologies.
• Builds productive working relationships internally and externally.
• Primary intra-organizational with occasional inter-organizational and external customer contacts on routine matters.
• Drive LSS and I4.0 initiative, support implementation strategy plan, perform internal LSS audits, lead corrective action methodologies and continual improvement efforts.
• Develop production time studies, head count analyses, downtime analyses, efficiency improvement plans, warehouse slotting and SKU velocity analyses.
• Identify bottlenecks and improve flow; analyze inbound, outbound and inventory operations to create and maintain optimum warehouse operations.
• Perform value stream mapping, process improvements and standardization across multiple sites by driving predictive analysis using PFMEA, DFMEA, BPM and other LSS methodologies to improve Quality.
• Assist pricing and solutions teams in providing operational cost and other key info needed for RFPs.
• Track KPIs and develop basic analytics for all operational metrics.
• Work with vendors to identify operational equipment and automation solutions.
• Develop and manage project plans for major operational improvement activities.
• Support the Maintenance department by developing list of critical spare parts, min/max tracker; daily P&L tracking for Finance.
• Convert contract documents, proposals and statements of work into work instructions and operating procedures; submit ISO-compliant work instructions and standard operating procedure documents to the Quality Management System (QMS).

This position requires hybrid work (3 days/week in office) in the Lincolnshire, IL office.

This position is expected to start in Summer 2027.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelors of Science degree in engineering and 0+ years, relevant experience or Masters degree in engineering
• Must have classes or coursework in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related engineer discipline

Preferred qualifications:

• Successful completion of a Zebra Technologies Internship
• Experience with analytical tools/ LSS Tools such as flow charts, Pareto charts, cause and effect, VSM, diagrams, run charts, etc.
• Microsoft Office experience
• Programming
• AI Knowledge
• Yellow Belt Certification (Desired)

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Zebra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability and protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at workp

Pay Range:

$61,040.00 - $91,560.00 Annual

Incentive Compensation:

In addition to base pay, Zebra offers this role the opportunity to earn a performance-based…