Senior Manufacturing Engineer– Fabrication & Welding

Lanco Group of Companies•Hazel Crest, IL

20d•Onsite

About The Position

As we expand, we are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead the fabrication and welding strategy and implementation at our state-of-the-art brownfield site in Hazel Crest, IL. The role is critical to scaling the production of our massive steel structures, ensuring that our next generation of products meet the highest standards of quality and efficiency.

Requirements

5-10+ years of Engineering experience in heavy equipment or automotive including
g., Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Design, Process, Tooling, etc.
g., Cranes, construction equipment, or automotive
g., Chemical industry with complex and integrated processes
3-5+ years of specialized Heavy Structural Steel Fabrication & Welding processes within Manufacturing Engineering
Facility commissioning
Capital equipment acquisition per the above
Process design and optimization
Implementation of Lean & CI with improved business metric results
Metrics, goals, root cause problem solving, visual daily management, VSM, 6S, kaizen
g., Safety (injury reduction), Quality (scrap, rework, warranty), Delivery (throughput-capacity, on-time delivery, lead-time), Cost (productivity, headcount), Inventory
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering - Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical
Travel: 10-15% to other manufacturing sites, suppliers, customers
Technical Skills
ERP Systems for Routings and Bills of Material management
Data analysis, Excel, Power BI
Proficiency in 3D CAD software and 2D CAD plant layout
Soft Skills: Project management, problem-solving, and communication skills
Physical: Ability to work on the shop floor for extended periods and lift 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Industry leading companies such as Caterpillar, John Deere, Toyota, Ford, GM, etc.

Responsibilities

Facility Start-Up & Brownfield Integration: Lead the manufacturing launch of a new, state-of-the-art site. You will oversee the transformation of the brownfield facility into a production hub for massive structural weldments.
Equipment Acquisition & Integration: Identify, specify, and integrate heavy-duty manufacturing equipment, including large-scale plasma and laser cutting systems, press brakes, welding stations (MIG/TIG) manual and robotic, and CNC machining centers.
Process Design & Implementation: Develop and optimize production flows for massive steel components. Design workstations and material handling processes.
New Product Introduction (NPI): Partner with the engineering team to transition from design to full-scale production, ensuring manufacturability (DFM).
Technical Documentation: Create and maintain work instructions, welding procedure specifications (WPS), and manufacturing BOMS to ensure repeatable, high-quality output.
Quality & Compliance: Establish robust quality control processes for welding and fabrication to ensure compliance with AWS and ISO standards.
Lean & Continuous Improvement: Drive operational excellence using Lean manufacturing principles, focusing on reducing cycle times and eliminating waste.
Multi-Site Technical Leadership: Function as the subject matter expert and technical lead for fabrication and welding processes across other sites in Tennessee, Kansas, and Canada.