Engineer Manufacturing

Weber Inc. Huntley , IL 60142

Posted 4 weeks ago

At Weber, grilling is a passion that's reflected in everything we do. Our goal is to share this passion and spark inspiration with the people who matter most - our grilling community. Weber has been the world's premiere manufacturer of charcoal and gas grills and accessories since 1952. If you have the desire to work for a company that is recognized for exceptional quality products and high customer satisfaction, employment with Weber may be right for you. We provide a friendly working atmosphere with an environment of growth and opportunity through innovation, pride, and excellence.

Weber is committed to inclusive, equitable and diverse Hiring practices. Our goal is to create a workforce which resembles the diverse rich communities we live, play, and support every day.

Discover What's Possible with a career, at Weber.

Summary

Manufacturing Engineer needed to provide technical support to production, introduce processes for new products, and execute capital projects. This position will support and interact with fabrication, coating, and assembly operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, other duties may be assigned

  • Ensure that manufacturing processes represent the most competitive cost alternative while maintaining acceptable quality levels.

  • Implement Lean Manufacturing continuous improvement strategies within Manufacturing Operations to improve efficiencies and reduce cost.

  • Develop, justify, and support strategic capital projects.

  • Drive outside organizations to meet project goals and objectives.

  • Ensures effective development of product cost structures and standards.

  • Provides oversight for the successful introduction of new products into Operations through concurrent engineering of new manufacturing technologies and methods.

  • Maintains Engineering performance metrics to identify opportunities for measurable improvements.

Qualifications to perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

  • Working Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Six Sigma principles is required as well as direct experience with facility layout, process design, FMEA, DFA, SPC, and DOE.

  • The candidate should have knowledge of metal fabrication, welding, finishing, and packaging processes.

  • Ability to communicate at all levels from the shop floor to Executive level in order to justify strategies and implement them effectively.

  • Is an effective problem solver, with ability to utilize analytical techniques to resolve conceptual issues.

  • Is able to make a paradigm shift in approach to developing creative solutions that will result in technology that can provide a technological edge over competition.

Education and/or Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or Industrial Engineering.

  • 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience preferably in an appliance industry.

  • Experience with Microsoft office and AutoCAD.

  • Experience and understanding of MRP systems a plus.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Professional Engineering License a plus

Other Skills and Abilities

  • Skilled in AutoCad and MS Office

  • Experience in Lean Manufacturing

  • Experience with Time Study techniques

  • Experience with DFA, FMEA, DOE and Six Sigma tools

  • General knowledge of PLC's controls, sensors and fixtures

  • Strong Mechanical aptitude - machining, stamping, welding, assembly, and molding processes

  • Ability to work well under compressed time constraints

  • Experience with New product process development

Weber-Stephen Products LLC is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.

Nearest Major Market: Chicago


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