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Manufacturing Engineer - Automated Assembly

USA, IL, Buffalo Grove💼 Full-time💰 $99,900–$99,900🗓 2026-08-11 → 2026-09-27

Core

Optimizing and sustaining high-throughput automated assembly processes to maximize equipment efficiency, yield, and product quality.

Role type

Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Automated Assembly)

Builds

Automated assembly lines for market-leading brands in electronics, medical devices, automotive, and consumer products

Domain

Manufacturing / Automation / High-volume production

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure

Required skills

Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, PFMEA, root cause analysis, process controls (SPC, poka-yoke), line balancing, capacity analysis, troubleshooting mechanical/electrical systems, CAD tools, reading schematics and drawings

Preferred skills

Six Sigma Green Belt, experience with medical devices, electronics, or automotive

Technologies

Vision systems (Cognex), robotics, PLC-controlled equipment, servo motion control, MES

Responsibilities

Optimize cycle time, throughput, and OEE; Perform line balancing and time studies; Develop preventive maintenance strategies; Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and process issues; Implement process controls and error-proofing; Lead root cause analysis for defects; Support validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) and control plans; Drive Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives; Lead Kaizen events and cost-reduction projects; Develop process documentation and training materials; Analyze production data to identify trends; Monitor KPIs (yield, uptime, scrap rates); Implement digital manufacturing tools; Interface with suppliers and equipment integrators

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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