Industrial Engineer

Title: Industrial Engineer
Location: Chicago, IL
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $85,000 - $100,000
Benefits: Insurance ( Health, Medical, Dental), PTO, Paid Holidays, and More!

We are seeking an Industrial Engineer to lead new product introductions, process development, and continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment. This role will be responsible for evaluating product manufacturability, developing production processes, designing fixtures, implementing lean manufacturing strategies, and supporting successful product launches from concept through production.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead operational activities related to new product launches and product improvements
Partner with Engineering and Operations teams to ensure manufacturability of new designs
Participate in design reviews and DFMEA activities to identify manufacturing risks and opportunities
Develop, maintain, and improve PFMEAs and process controls
Provide technical support during product launches and engineering changes
Evaluate production capabilities and identify equipment, tooling, and fixture requirements
Design and implement manufacturing fixtures and assembly tooling
Create and maintain manufacturing work instructions and visual work aids
Develop product routings and manufacturing cost estimates
Analyze throughput, workflow, and manufacturing efficiency
Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction
Facilitate Kaizen events and continuous improvement projects
Utilize root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies to resolve manufacturing issues
Drive process improvements related to ergonomics, bottlenecks, quality, and operational performance
Support implementation and sustainability of Lean Manufacturing principles throughout the organization
Stay current on emerging manufacturing technologies and best practices

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field
5–10 years of Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, NPI, or Operational Excellence experience
Experience supporting new product introductions and manufacturing process development
Strong project management experience with successful implementation of engineering and continuous improvement initiatives
Demonstrated experience with Lean Manufacturing tools and methodologies
Experience with root cause analysis and structured problem-solving techniques
Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems and manufacturing documentation requirements preferred
Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar CAD software
Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Experience with fabrication and manufacturing equipment such as lasers, saws, press brakes, and CNC machining preferred
Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.