Manufacturing Engineer

We are actively seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join the team. FIC America Corp. is a global Tier 1 automotive components manufacturer centrally located in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago.

Essential Job Functions

• Oversee a variety of automated equipment and processes, such as Welding (Spot, MIG / TIG, Vibration, Laser, Ultrasonic, and Plasma) and Stamping (Transfer, Progression and Blanking)
• Prepare design (hand and CAD) sketches and blueprints of machinery, fixtures, and layouts
• Calculate and analyze lead, takt, and cycle times to optimize production
• Analyze layouts of equipment, workflow, and assembly needs to devise methods to maximize efficiency
• Program, monitor, and modify Programmable Logic Controllers (e.g. -Mitsubishi PLC, Allen Bradley, and Omron) to meet safety standards and production goals
• Demonstrated Team Player with good communication skills (written & verbal)
• Process equipment evaluation, specifications, procurement, and implementation
• Coordinate with production personnel, vendors, and external contractors to implement process improvements (Kaizens)
• Structured problem solving experience (e.g. - 5 Why’s, 8D)
• Complete supporting documentation, such as poka-yoke, changeover procedures, and welding conditions to comply with TS requirements
• Work with robotic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and HMI systems to meet safety standards and customer requirements
• Follow standard work instructions (e.g. - LOTO, Arc Flash, documentation)
• Primary focus on Safety
• Perform other duties assigned

Other Job Functions

• Comply with FIC’s Safety policies and procedures
• Comply with IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 procedures and standards
• Perform 5-S activities