Mechanical Engineer - West Chicago, IL

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Job Title: Pourline Engineer

Job Type: On-Site

Location: West Chicago, IL.

Reports To: Pourline Manager or Technical Manager

Company Overview: FXI is a leading producer of foam innovation in the Bedding, Furniture, Industrial, Home & Office, Healthcare, and Transportation markets. We have made it our mission to provide tailored solutions that delight our customers and consumers. With our corporate headquarters, high-tech research and development facility, and multiple manufacturing locations in North America, FXI has built a culture of innovation and achievement that is recognized by customers, suppliers and peers. Our products include finished goods, sub-assemblies, services, and raw materials for OEMs, fabricators, and retailers. You will find FXI's foam innovations inside, around, and under yourself in countless applications. Everywhere foam goes, FXI's innovations lead the way! Won't you join us?

Site Overview: Our West Chicago facility is a unionized manufacturing plant with approximately 165 employees. The site specializes in producing polyurethane foam and other foam products. As a key location within FXI's manufacturing network, this plant is known for its strong focus on quality, safety, and operational excellence. Team members work in a collaborative, supportive environment where continuous improvement and innovation play a central role.

Job Overview: As a Pourline Engineer you will be responsible for the technical performance, safety, quality, and continuous improvement of polyurethane foam pourline operations. This role serves as the primary engineering authority on foam chemistry, process control, and equipment optimization to ensure stable, in-spec production while minimizing scrap, MUV loss, and downtime.

The Pourline Engineer works closely with hourly operations, maintenance, quality, and corporate Foam Technology to drive best-in-class pourline performance and develop the technical capability of the site.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety & Compliance:

• Ensure safety is prioritized across all pourline activities and enforce EH&S/PSM requirements.

• Support environmental compliance, EMS duties, and incident investigations.

Pourline Process & Foam Performance:

• Monitor daily foam production and adjust formulations/process parameters to stay within spec.
• Troubleshoot foam defects and lead trials for new formulations, materials, and process improvements.

Continuous Improvement & Analytics:

• Provide analytical support for SPC/SQC, yield improvement, and MUV reduction.
• Lead PDCA, Kaizen, and standardization of best practices across shifts and plants.

Equipment & Systems:

• Troubleshoot pourline equipment with maintenance/OEMs and ensure proper calibration.
• Execute and oversee pourline functions in SAP and related manufacturing systems.

Leadership & Workforce Development

• Provide technical coaching and training to supervisors and hourly teams.
• Support performance management and serve as acting technical lead when needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline preferred.
• 1 - 3 years of manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Experience in polyurethane foam pouring, chemical manufacturing, or continuous process environments, preferably.
• Strong understanding of polyurethane foam chemistry and pourline operations
• Proficiency with SAP and manufacturing data systems
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills

Total Rewards:

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic and optional life insurance
• Short and longterm disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition assistance
• Flexible spending accounts

Our Commitment to a Diverse Workforce: FXI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FXI does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identify or expression, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or based on any individual's membership in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We support workplace diversity. We strongly believe that diversity contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better company and better products. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

FXI is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at FXI via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of FXI. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by FXI as a result of the referral or through other means.