Manufacturing Engineer - University Park, IL

IMI plc

We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world – creating lasting impact for everyone.
We design, build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors: Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science and Fluid Control, and Transport.
Our partnership approach breaks through problems and reduces complexity. We don’t invent in isolation – we collaborate with our customers. We listen closely and we think differently, creating space for diverse minds to innovate. We are working together to make businesses safer, more sustainable and more productive.

Role Overview
The Manufacturing Engineer provides project leadership for new product introductions, product enhancements, and capital expenditures. Develops and implements tooling designs that will support all areas of production, (machining and assembly) to perform consistently and efficiently.

Work Environment: University Park, IL Onsite

Salary Range: $91,000-$111,000

Key Responsibilities
•    Provide project leadership, leading a team in new product introductions and product enhancements completing projects in a timely and cost effective manner.  
•    Prepare and submit capital project proposals, monitor results and compare to initial justifications.
•    Projects will include continuously improving operations, efficiency, tooling and manufacturing equipment. 
•    Primarily responsible for carrying out projects in the following areas:  Machine design/procurement, new product implementations, manufacturing engineering, plant automation, tooling design/implementation, and manufacturing cost estimates.
•    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, standard work, procedures and illustrations. 
•    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.
•    Facilitate process improvement and set-up reduction opportunities. 
•    Support design engineering requests and document all engineering changes. 
•    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. 
Provide mentoring to new/other Manufacturing Engineers (I & II). Provides guidance to CNC Programmers, Tool Makers and Process Technicians in various projects and responsibilities.

Critical Competencies for Success
•    Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial).
•    Five to Seven (5-7) years’ experience as a manufacturing engineer.
•    Effective communication skills (written, oral, and listening). Ability to manage communications with internal and external customers in a professional manner. 
•    Ability to apply principles of logical and scientific thinking to define complex problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions/recommendations. Can interpret an extensive variety of complex technical instructions in mathematical or illustrative form and work with information that is both abstract and variable.
•    Working knowledge of metal cutting, forming processes and CNC control.
•    Familiar with SQC methods and concepts.
•    Experience in handling projects thru all phases and disciplines of manufacturing engineering. 
•    Experience in machine design and machine control systems.
•    Working knowledge of Microsoft Project 
•    Working Knowledge of 3D CAD and solid Modeling
•    Knowledge of ISO 9001
•    Oracle EBS/AGILE Experience 
•    Material Science Background
•    Able to write control logic programs for PLC’s and CNC controls

What IMI Can Offer You
At IMI, one of our top priorities is to create an inclusive culture of health. We strive to remove barriers to care (whether that be physical or financial) and in doing so, we offer choice for all your health and wellbeing needs. 
See below for a general overview of our amazing perks and benefits:

•    Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share
•    Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching
•    14-week maternity leave at full pay following one year of service (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
•    4-week paternity leave at full pay following one year of service (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
•    Employee Resource Groups that offer community and support, like our Pride Network and Network of Women groups 
•    PTO, encompassing inclusive holidays 
•    Career Development opportunities (IMI’s ‘Catalyst’ Program)
•    Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases free virtual telemedicine, and teletherapy.
•    Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family
•    Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into, including but not limited to: Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, legal insurance, identity theft protection, and pet insurance or home & auto insurance through our discount advantage platform
•    Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee
•    Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab
•    Annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan with option to purchase IMI shares at a reduced employee only price - no opportunity to lose, only to profit or refund your investment 100%

Benefits plans change year over year, but we have guiding principles in place to ensure our employees have the tools and resources available to stay connected and up to date

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.