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Manufacturing Engineer II

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Elk Grove Village, IL, USA
Mid level
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Elk Grove Village, IL, USA
Mid level
Provides manufacturing engineering support for process design, documentation, automation, tooling, CNC programming, robotics, equipment selection, and facility improvements. Analyzes manufacturing issues, identifies root causes, implements corrective actions, creates engineering drawings, supports lean manufacturing initiatives, and trains manufacturing staff. The role spends approximately 70% of its time on the production floor and collaborates across departments to improve quality, reliability, throughput, and cost.
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At Klein Tools, curiosity powers discovery, ownership inspires excellence, and urgency means we run towards opportunities. We deliver quality and innovation in everything we do, designing and launching hundreds of groundbreaking products each year. Join us and be part of a legacy built to last.
Perks for you include:
 
• Paid Vacations & Holidays
• Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k)
• Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental)
• Discounts on Klein Tools products
• Education and Professional Development Assistance

The Manufacturing Engineer II provides engineering support in the areas of manufacturing processes, process documentation, manufacturing engineering, systems, procedures, equipment, tooling, and facilities. This position leads moderate to complex engineering assignments and projects with multiple departmental interactions regarding all manufacturing processes.

1. Work safely to prevent on-the-job injuries by following Company and OSHA safety rules and regulations, understanding machine safeguards, recognizing and reporting safety hazards, wearing required PPE. 

2. Provide manufacturing engineering support in the areas of fixture design, part inspection, process automation, CNC programming, and Fanuc robotics.

3. Participate in operational and financial analysis to recommend new tooling and equipment to provide improved manufacturing processes through increased quality and reduced cost.

4. Utilize problem-solving skills to analyze manufacturing difficulties to determine root cause and define corrective actions in support of on-going operational activities.

5.  Provide leadership, direction, technical support, training and assistance to other manufacturing staff members.

6. Provide engineering support in the design, documentation, and implementation of manufacturing processes for operating facilities as required to improve process capability, reliability, consistency, and throughput.

7.  Participate in the documentation of manufacturing processes and setups. This includes the use of current processes and the implementation of new processes and applications dedicated to the management of these documents.

8. Assist in the implementation of World-Class Principles (i.e.: T.Q.M., Kanban, Demand Flow, and Cellular Manufacturing) to improve customer satisfaction and reduce waste. 

9.Produce accurate and complete engineering drawings using 3D Modeling, CAD or alternate methods as directed.

10. Perform other duties as assigned.

70% of time spent on the production floor.

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (appropriate for the assigned area) and three (3) year experience.
  • Must possess basic knowledge of tooling design methods and machine tool programming.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office and CAD software.Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written.
  • Ability to communicate and work as a team member.

Physical Demand Requirements

Occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to grasp, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; use fingers to touch, pick or pinch objects; reach with hands and arms; push or pull; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; use foot or leg controls; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. For all jobs no one should lift over 50lbs on their own. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Your main focus:
 
· Quality
· Customer Obsession
· Innovation
· Ownership
· Teamwork

Klein Tools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For candidates with disabilities and needing assistance, please email us at [email protected].

Klein Tools Elk Grove Village, Illinois, USA Office

2300 E Devon Ave # 6120, Elk Grove Village, United States, 60007

Klein Tools Lincolnshire, Illinois, USA Office

450 Bond St. , Lincolnshire, United States, 60069

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