Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Client: Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company
Duration: 1 Year 9 Months (possible extension)
Location: Milan, IL 61264
Shift: 1st Shift – 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Role Overview
• Plan, coordinate, and perform manufacturing engineering work for projects or processes
• Work within enterprise product delivery and order fulfillment processes
• Handle projects of limited scope under established guidelines
• Assign and review work of support personnel and contractors
• Operate in a team-based manufacturing environment
Key Responsibilities
• Support data collection and review for physical warehouse layouts
• Verify legacy warehouse operating system data
• Lead or support tactical optimization projects across facilities
• Populate data sets for system readiness and perform gap analysis
• Validate and create AutoCAD warehouse layout representations
• Support reconfiguration and data projects for US regional distribution centers
Major Duties
• Analyze manufacturing and material processes under senior guidance
• Define methods, process steps, plant, machinery, and equipment requirements
• Support feasibility testing of proposed engineering solutions
• Draft and review engineering standards and specifications
• Evaluate effectiveness of engineering standards
• Perform inspections to assess quality and integrity of installations
• Recommend corrective actions to meet specifications and regulations
• Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers as primary contact
• Identify process and system gaps and support change management efforts
• Support use of knowledge management systems
• Perform product development and engineering activities
• Analyze customer needs and support product delivery
• Work within defined project management plans
• Participate in training, coaching, and professional development
• Stay updated on technology, regulations, and industry best practices
Technical Focus
• Warehouse layout analysis and optimization
• Data analysis for system readiness and gap identification
• CAD-based layout validation and documentation
• Process improvement and reconfiguration support
• Engineering standards and compliance support
Tools & Systems
• CAD (AutoCAD)
• Data analysis tools
• SAP (preferred)
• Knowledge management systems
• Project management tools
Required Skills
• Experience with data analysis and data tools
• Experience with CAD software
• Strong time management and project management skills
• Warehouse or logistics process knowledge
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Strong problem-solving ability
Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Math, or Technical field
• 1–3 years of relevant experience
Nice to Have
• SAP experience
• Manufacturing or distribution center engineering exposure
• Experience with process optimization projects
Role Scope
• Supports manufacturing and warehouse optimization initiatives
• Works under guidance of senior engineers
• Contributes to facility reconfiguration projects
• Improves system readiness and operational efficiency
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives
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