Manufacturing Engineer

About Us :

Join our dynamic manufacturing team in Vandalia, Illinois, where innovation and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating a world-class manufacturing environment, and we're looking for a passionate Manufacturing Engineer to help us achieve that goal. This is an entry-level role, if you're driven by problem-solving, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are eager to make a tangible impact right here in Vandalia, we want to hear from you.

Your Impact :

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in optimizing our manufacturing processes, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, you'll be the driving force behind process development, improvement projects, and the creation of robust process documentation.

Key Responsibilities :

• Process Optimization & Control : Develop and implement effective process controls to consistently meet safety, quality, and production targets.
• Continuous Improvement : Identify and lead critical manufacturing improvement projects focused on reducing variability, minimizing costs, and enhancing overall quality.
• Shop Floor Support : Provide immediate technical process support to the production floor, addressing daily needs and requirements with urgency.
• Production Rate Management : Develop, validate, and verify production rates, making necessary adjustments to maximize efficiency.
• Statistical Analysis : Utilize statistical tools and methodologies to drive process development and optimization.
• Product & Design Collaboration : Participate in Product and Design for Manufacturability Reviews, contributing to seamless production processes.
• Equipment Integration : Establish processes and procedures for the integration of new manufacturing equipment.
• Process Documentation : Create and maintain comprehensive process documentation, including flow diagrams, FMEAs, control plans, process sheets, and work instructions.
• Engineering Change Management : Evaluate, approve, and implement process-related Engineering Change Requests, ensuring accurate documentation updates.
• Quality Assurance : Proactively identify and implement strategies to enhance product and process quality.
• Productivity Enhancement : Identify and act on opportunities to increase productivity through process improvements.
• Error Proofing : Develop and implement error-proofing systems at critical operational stages.
• Corrective Action Support : Provide expert process technical support to corrective action teams.
• Capability Assessment : Assess the capability of new manufacturing processes and equipment using capability studies, control charts, and other analytical tools.
• Compliance : Maintain CQI-12 compliance.
• Additional Duties : Undertake other assignments as directed by the Plant Manager.

What You'll Bring :

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Why Join Us?

To Apply :

If you're ready to take your career to the next level in Vandalia, apply today and join our team of manufacturing professionals! https : / / www.vrc-es.com / careers

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