Entry Level Manufacturing Engineer Job Mount Prospect area,Illinois USA,Manufacturing / Production

Design and modify workstations, custom fixtures, tooling, and factory layouts utilizing 3D CAD software such as Solid Works or CREO.
Support the sourcing and procurement of new assembly machinery, including NPI readiness trials, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and capital expenditure requests.
Develop and improve manufacturing processes for both metal fabrication and integrated assembly operations, with a focus on improving quality, efficiency, consistency, and manufacturability.
Facilitate PFMEA and other risk assessment activities while utilizing root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies such as 8D and DMAIC.
Analyze and optimize metal fabrication processes including sheet metal stamping, CNC laser/plasma cutting, tube bending, manual or robotic welding, forming, punching, grinding, and related fabrication operations.
Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles to improve part manufacturability, tolerances, fabrication processes, and assembly operations.
Design welding jigs, nesting fixtures, assembly tooling, and other specialized fixtures to improve process consistency, productivity, and error-proofing.
Develop and maintain manufacturing process plans, work instructions, process sheets, and routings to support new product introduction and ongoing production.
Own and maintain manufacturing routings and Manufacturing Bills of Materials (MBOM) within the company’s ERP system.
Establish raw material consumption rates for fabrication processes and labor standards for assembly operations.
Support new product introduction activities from initial design through production readiness, ensuring manufacturing processes, documentation, tooling, fixtures, and equipment are prepared for production.
Work independently on the manufacturing floor to identify and resolve process issues while influencing operators and management to drive improvements.
Train Operators and manufacturing personnel on new and updated processes, work instructions, equipment, and standard work.
Collaborate with engineering, production, quality, and management teams to support manufacturing improvements and new product introduction activities.

MUST:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial, or a related field
Ideally internship, co-op, project, or academic experience within a manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, or engineering environment
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, work instructions, and process documentation
Experience with 3D CAD software, preferably Solid Works or CREO
Understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles
Ability to develop or assist with work instructions, process sheets, manufacturing documentation, or standard work
Basic understanding of manufacturing process flow and production operations
Ability to work hands-on in a manufacturing environment and troubleshoot problems directly on the shop floor
Basic understanding of BOMs, manufacturing routings, ECOs/ECNs, or ERP/MRP systems
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate issues, learn independently, and develop solutions rather than immediately relying on others for answers
Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with Operators, Production, Engineering, Quality, and Management