Senior Manufacturing Engineer | Aerospace | Villa Park, IL

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will play a key role in developing and improving machining and assembly methods in electro-mechanical products and final testing. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will have the opportunity to learn from another experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer who is looking to assist with their replacement before retiring. After that, the new Senior Manufacturing Engineer will serve as technical leader for the team. Client Details Our client is an AS9100 certified aerospace manufacturer located near Wood Dale that supports globally known aerospace brands such as Boeing, Northrup Grumman, Collins Aerospace, and more. They are owned by a larger parent company that oversees an entire aerospace manufacturing portfolio in the U.S with over $1B in annual revenue. Description Key duties and responsibilities include: Driving shop floor CI through lean minded process/flow improvements and cross functional kaizen events Leading productivity improvements, automation implementation, and LEAN initiatives Developing and improving processes in a machine shop and assembly environment Being involved in capital expenditure discussions Understanding Customer and Engineering (Mechanical and Electrical) requirements and translating them into processes Troubleshooting production issues of mechanical and electrical nature Ability to understand electrical schematics and troubleshoot/identify component level issues Developing automation, optimized methods, special tooling & machine/test stand designs for the purpose of cost reduction, quality & process enhancement Developing requirements for tooling, fixturing, testing and support equipment Apply today using the link below and your resume will be considered within 1 business day Profile The successful candidate will possess the following: 10+ years in manufacturing, with strong experience working on machining & assembly processes Knowledge of LEAN/Six Sigma methodologies OR demonstrated experience with process improvement initiatives like: 5S, Kaizen Events, Value Stream Mapping, Pareto Charts, and more Experience communicating directly with outside vendors/processors Ability to write work instructions, create documentation for troubleshooting equipment/machinery Background successfully leading capital expenditure projects from start to finish What will set you apart: Associates Degree or higher education in a technical science or engineering field strongly preferred Job Offer What's on offer: Base Salary: $115,000 - $135,000 depending on level of experience 3 weeks vacation + floating holidays BCBS full medical benefits 10 holidays Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.