Midwest Can Company is hiring: Manufacturing Engineer in Franklin Park

Determines and applies the most efficient and cost-effective methods for industrial production. Designs systems that integrate material, equipment, information, and people in overall production processes.' Duties and Responsibilities:

• Eliminate or reduce waste in production and related processes
• Responsible for Engineering Projects
• Equipment Automation
• Choose machinery and other equipment and arranges these items in the most effective layout in the manufacturing plant.
• Develops methods that will be used to accomplish all of the tasks involved in production, including devising systems for quality control, distribution, and inventory.
• Determines the functions and responsibilities of workers and devises and implements evaluation procedures; recommends methods for improving employee efficiency.
• Evaluates potential for or actual physical harm throughout production processes; redesigns, relocates, or replaces equipment, as necessary.

Education and Work Experience Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• Injection or Blow Molding experience required.
• Should have an aptitude for mathematics, physical science, and computer applications.
• Must have strong background in production systems planning; and manufacturing systems design.
• 5+ years of project management experience is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• ???????Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day
• Will climb stairs on an occasional basis
• Will lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
• 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards)