Manufacturing Engineer II

Grayhill designs and manufactures intuitive human interface solutions that make life simpler, safer and more efficient. Standard products include optical encoders, rotary switches, keypads, joysticks, displays, touchscreens and pushbuttons. These components are sold to thousands of customers around the globe. Grayhill also incorporates these standard products into control panels to support a range of major customers in the Healthcare, Agriculture, Construction Equipment and Military markets. Our headquarters are in LaGrange, IL with manufacturing facilities located in McCook and Carpentersville IL, Iola WI and Shenzhen China.

We offer opportunities for talented professionals seeking challenging careers with a proven industry leader.

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This position is located in our Carpentersville, IL facility

Summary Provide support to the development of new and revisions to existing products by acting as a liaison between Design Engineering and Production, identifying and resolving manufacturing problems and directing the tool room in the development of new and/or redesigned tools. Plans efficient, clean and safe manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods.
• Review and update existing process routings.
• Execute new product introduction process.
• Qualify processes and tooling using acceptable statistical methods.
• Create work instructions, production standards and production staffing requirements.
• Provide initial training for production tool operation part and assembly.
• Interface with other departments involved in manufacturing process.
• Research and resolve production issues.
• Evaluate and recommend potential new production equipment.
• Design tools and fixtures through the use of accepted CAD systems.
• Establish operating, maintenance and safety procedures for plant equipment and machinery.
• Research and implement continuous improvement projects.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma concepts.
• Develop production ergonomic stations to maximize efficiency.
• Review quality data and makes improvements as needed.
• Notify Purchasing of vendor issues and piece part shortages and work with Purchasing to resolve issues.
• Develop time studies to verify accuracy of labor standards.
• Coordinate DOE collection.
• Coordinate the production of capability study assemblies, including controlling input variables.
• Investigate and respond to CCAs and ICAs.
• Participate in DFMEAs to promote DFM practices.
• Maintain DFMEAs as living documents.
• Source and specify appropriate equipment to facilitate data collection for SPC data interpretation.
• Participate in SPC data interpretation studies.
• Participate in seminars, meetings and training sessions as required to maintain a working knowledge of new developments, techniques and products in the industry.
• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from four-year college or university with an Engineering concentration 
• 3 years related experience and/or training

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office Suite, CAD software, Statistical Software (e.g. MiniTab), Statgrapics, APQP Suite, SAP.

Other Qualifications

ISO 9001 experience, Lean Six Sigma concepts, preferred.

What we have to offer:

• You will be at the forefront of challenging work. We solve complex problems with innovative solutions across all teams and in all roles. There is purpose in our work!
• Comprehensive Health Insurance; medical, dental, prescription, and vision starting on day one.
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) match up 4%
• Company paid holidays
• Optional gap insurance coverages
• Company paid disability and basic group life
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Catered company events - to pause and celebrate the wins!

We value diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of gender, color, race, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin.

This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.