Manufacturing Engineer - Metal Stamping

Manufacturing Engineer – Metal Stamping
Location: Forest Park, IL 60130
Industry: Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
Job Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $100,000 – $105,000 per year

Position Summary
The Manufacturing Engineer will support both new product launch activities and ongoing production programs within a high-volume metal stamping environment. This position requires a hands-on engineer who can work closely with production associates, supervisors, and plant management to improve manufacturing efficiency, optimize layouts, and ensure smooth program launches.

Key Requirements

• Must have metals or stamping manufacturing experience (no exceptions).

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.

• Minimum 4 years of experience in a metal stamping facility.

• Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications.

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to interact across multiple departments.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and execute launch activities for new and existing manufacturing programs.

• Maintain and update process documentation including process books, PFMEA, operator descriptions, and ergonomics analyses.

• Develop and maintain process flows, plant layouts, and strike-zone workstation designs for maximum efficiency.

• Analyze and optimize workforce utilization, space requirements, and equipment layouts.

• Implement lean manufacturing and best business practices related to material flow, process improvement, and labor balancing.

• Maintain a centralized database for all plant layouts, process documents, and indirect labor tools.

• Estimate production times, staffing needs, and process requirements for new and existing products.

• Apply statistical methods and problem-solving tools to identify improvements and forecast production needs.

• Ensure all operations and process improvements comply with company safety standards and OSHA regulations.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required (Engineering or related discipline).

• 4+ years of engineering experience in a metal stamping manufacturing environment.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate effectively across departments.

• Strong analytical and documentation skills with attention to detail.