Manufacturing Engineer
Marmon Foodservice Technologies, Carol Stream, IL, United States
About The Job
Though you may not know us by name, you’ve most likely enjoyed meals and refreshments supported by our industry-leading brand portfolio. For decades, we’ve designed and manufactured foodservice equipment for some of the world’s biggest, most recognized consumer brands. We are driven to innovate with a clear purpose in mind: to enhance the eating and drinking experience, nourishing the people and communities we serve.
As a Manufacturing Engineer you will be responsible for evaluating alternatives leading to the development and implementation of manufacturing processes on new and existing products to achieve an optimum relationship between cost, capacity, and quality. This position is responsible for every aspect of process engineering, industrial engineering, production standard costs, improving operating performance, identifying and reducing waste, supporting new product launches, supporting safety initiatives, and troubleshooting in assigned areas of responsibility.
What You’ll Do
- Collaborate with the Operations staff to ensure that all unit performance goals and objectives are supported.
- Troubleshoot processes in areas of responsibility. Coordinate all mechanical/electrical repairs with the Maintenance Department as needed
- Analyze and help plan resource capacity and utilization, define work space requirements, workflow, design layout of equipment and work space for maximum efficiency, safety and ergonomic considerations.
- Develop and maintain all production routings, work measurement standards, manufacturing set-up and work instructions, work center descriptions, etc. for operations in assigned areas.
- Coordinate activities in scrap reduction, elimination of rework, material variances, labor variances, and overall continuous improvement in assigned areas.
- Support new product development activities and launches through MFT’s toll-gate process. Utilize appropriate APQP tools to validate design for manufacturability, execute PFMEA’s, create and document robust build processes, and work with cross-functional team to ensure successful launches.
- Support efforts in the development and implementation of LEAN manufacturing concepts including developing strategies, training employees, and facilitating continuous improvement events.
- Plan, justify, execute, and monitor capital programs as assigned.
Who You Are
- Optimizer: Finds ways to continuously improve processes, methods and team performance
- Collaborative Partner: Uses interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and customers
- Independent Self-Starter: Takes prompt, proactive action to accomplish work goals with limited oversight
- Results-Driven: Understands and tenaciously works at meeting or exceeding goals
Skills/Experience We’re Looking For
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work with all levels of associates, especially shop floor personnel
- Effectively plans and organizes projects impacting the work of others
- Strong leadership ability, demonstrates personal integrity in all interactions
- Adaptable to change
- Working knowledge of LEAN principles and 80/20 business processes a plus
Required Qualifications
- BSME, BSIE or equivalent
- Prior experience in manufacturing, 3+ years preferred
Benefits
We support your well-being with comprehensive and easy-to-use benefits that you’ll be eligible to enroll in on your first day of employment. Here are some of the highlights:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug insurance plans
- Access to a Health Advocate who is an expert in Marmon’s health plan and can help you select the best health benefits for you and your family
- Tax advantaged spending accounts for health and dependent care expenses
- Wellness programs and resources including Telehealth, Mental Health, Fitness, and Family Planning
- Generous paid time off for personal use, holidays, and parental leave
- Company-sponsored life insurance
- 401(k) with fully vested company match; Marmon may also make an additional annual discretionary contribution to your account, whether or not you contribute on your own
- Financial and retirement advising
About Marmon Holdings
Marmon Holdings, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company, comprises 11 groups and more than 100 autonomous businesses with total annual revenue of $10 billion. Marmon’s 28,000-plus team members are celebrating the company's 70th anniversary in 2023 and helping write the next chapter of Marmon's story.
Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.