Job Title

Specialized Manufacturer Of Heat Generation Products

About Our Client

Our client is a specialized manufacturer of heat generation products, serving a wide variety of customers in the industrial and commercial sectors. They have been in business for well over 80 years, and are currently in an exciting period of growth! The greater team that you would join is focused on operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and supporting their employees from day 1. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a stable, growing, and innovative company.

Job Description

Design fixtures, tooling, and production equipment using Autodesk Inventor (SolidWorks experience also considered). Support new product introductions and lead APQP activities. Own and maintain production routers, BOMs, and related manufacturing documentation. Analyze production data, KPIs, and manufacturing costs to identify improvement opportunities. Create and update work instructions, test procedures, and process documentation. Manage engineering change notices (ECNs) and process updates. Provide technical support and training to production teams. Partner with operations to improve safety, quality, productivity, and throughput. Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles.

The Successful Applicant

REQUIRED:

5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in machining, fabrication, welding, assembly, or a related manufacturing environment
Experience designing fixtures for production and assembly applications
Strong understanding of production routing, BOM management, and ERP systems
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field preferred
Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience; certification (green or above) preferred
Strong problem-solving and project management skills
Ability to work effectively with both engineering and production teams

PREFERRED:

Experience supporting new product launches
Bilingual Spanish
Power BI or other manufacturing analytics experience
Hands-on experience driving measurable process improvements

What's On Offer

$100,000-$115,000, depending on experience and interviews
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company contribution
Paid time off and paid holidays
Monday-Friday schedule, fully onsite with flexible start/stop times
Highly visible role with direct impact on manufacturing performance
Diverse mix of engineering, process improvement, and production support responsibilities
Stable manufacturing environment with significant investment in operations
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
Opportunity to lead meaningful continuous improvement projects from concept through implementation

Job Summary

Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing

Sub Sector: Six Sigma, Lean, Process Improvement

Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing

Where: Chicago

Contract Type: Permanent

Consultant Name: Ed Lieser

Job Reference: JN-092026-7095798