Manufacturing Engineer jobs in Rockford, IL

IMI plc
IMI plc is a sector focused organisation at the forefront of delivering motion and fluid control technologies that create a more sustainable world, improving the quality of life for our customers and communities and ultimately delivering our purpose of Breakthrough Engineering for a Better World.

The Automation platform leverages deep automation technology and applications expertise to improve productivity, safety and sustainability for our customers, Industrial Automation operates across many important industry sectors and is a world leader in supporting customers with motion and fluid control technology.

Our one big team work fairly and effectively but most importantly together to ensure we maintain the foundations that have enabled IMI’s success through over 150 years of heritage.

Role Overview: 

Report to Operational Excellence Manager and under the guidance of a Manufacturing Engineer, support production employees with daily requests and support manufacturing engineering projects in a timely and cost-effective manner. Continuously improve operations, efficiency, tooling, manufacturing process and equipment.

Primarily responsible for supporting the daily needs of assemblers and machine operators with live/open orders. Secondary responsibility is to support projects in the following areas: Machine and tooling design/procurement, manufacturing engineering, process improvement, plant automation, manufacturing cost estimates and EHS (Environmental, Health and Safety) needs as assigned. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.
•         Develop routings, assembly guides, procedures, and illustrations.
•         Participate in cost studies and equipment recommendations.
•         Provide finalized details for manufacturing assembly costs for new product quotes. 
•      Improve manufacturing efficiency using Lean techniques, 5S, standard work, value stream mapping, setup reduction, etc.
•         Submit and support engineering changes, such as new installation and start up of machines.
•         Conceptualize, design, and procure special tooling for specific operations as requested.
•         Initiate actions to determine root cause analysis and prevent the occurrence of any nonconformance relating to product, process & systems. Implement interim processes as required correcting or containing all non-conformances. Assist area supervisors/managers in MAR, RGA, & CAR dispositions.
•         Collaborate with other manufacturing engineers, CNC Programmers, tool makers and process technicians in various projects and responsibilities.

Critical Competencies for Success

•         Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical).
•      Two to five years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer or CNC Programmer
•         Team player; self-motivated; excellent verbal/written communication skills
•         Knowledge of metal cutting and forming processes and CNC control.
•         Familiar with SQC methods and concepts.
•         Knowledge of ISO 9001
•         Knowledge of lean manufacturing
•         Familiar with machine design and machine control systems (preferred)
•         Knowledge of G-Code and CNC Macro-programming
•         Fanuc robot, industrial robot or cobot programming experience a bonus
•         PLC programming
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Health & Safety

The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.  Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.  

Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties – At IMI we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimizing our impact to the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviors or unsafe acts.

Code of Ethics

IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.

Changes to This Job Description

IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.

IMI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.