Manufacturing Project Engineer - Advanced Planning

Manufacturing Project Engineer - Advanced Planning

Location: Mapleton, Illinois, United States
Industry: Manufacturing & Production

Job Category: Manufacturing - Plant Management

The Mapleton Foundry is one of the largest in the United States and home to the largest core making machine in the world! Working at the foundry is hard work that demands focus and safety, quality, and commitment to helping our customers build a better world. With over 800 employees at the foundry, we are looking for someone who can provide technical expertise and guidance in development of major Manufacturing Projects, working with internal/external to support and improve manufacturing productivity and cost effectiveness.

 Job Responsibilities

• Follow NCI (New Capital Introduction) Process Flow / Gate Reviews.
• Collaborate with customer groups, Facilities / Maintenance, Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, EHS, accounting and purchasing are involved in the approval process.
• Be responsible for achieving desired outputs on multiple concurrent individual and team projects.
• Develop plans for facilities projects, prepare and establish priorities for cost effectiveness, manage budgeting and purchasing matters pertaining to these projects.
• Work with Internal / External Suppliers to plan & implement facility wide projects to assure efficient and cost-effective systems and processes to produce quality products.
• Coordinate compatibility of existing and new assets and/or systems.
• Provide direction and guidance to other project owners to assure the most efficient and sustainable effect on the facility.
• Ensure implementation of modern technology and verify the effectiveness related to facility processes modifications.

 Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical discipline with 4+ years of relevant experience OR 2-year Engineering / Manufacturing Technology degree with 6+ years of experience OR 8+ years of relevant experience in technical discipline
• 2+ years’ experience in managing capital projects.
• Demonstrated direct/indirect leadership abilities.
• Foundry process experience related to molding, core make, melting/holding furnaces, iron pouring or casting cleaning.

 Top Candidates May Have:

• Manufacturing experience related to manufacturing of cast materials, induction hardening processes and process control documentation.
• Strong knowledge of engineering and / or manufacturing standards and practices.

 SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS [note: bold skills and certification are required]

• New Capital Introduction
• Gate Reviews
  

Security Clearance Required: No

Visa Candidate Considered: No

 Compensation

• Base Salary - USD $118,632 to $140,000
• Full-time
• Benefits - Full
• Relocation Assistance Available - Yes
• Commission Compensation - No
• Bonus Eligible - No
• Overtime Eligible - No
• Interview Travel Reimbursed - No

 Candidate Details

• 5+ to 7 years’ experience
• Seniority Level - Mid-Senior
• Management Experience Required - No
• Minimum Education - High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Willingness to Travel - Never