3 jobs found in Dixon, IL

Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Analyze manufacturing processes (steel forming, panel fabrication, insulation, assembly, painting/coating, packaging) Conduct time studies, line balancing, and capacity analysis Develop and maintain standard work instructions and labor standards Support lean manufacturing initiatives (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping) Support new product introductions and engineering changes Improve workstation layouts, material flow, and plant layouts Identify root causes of scrap, rework, and downtime Analyze production costs and recommend cost-reduction strategies Develop KPIs and manufacturing performance dashboards Promote safe work practices and ergonomic improvements Knowledge, skills and abilities: Soft Skills and Abilities High Emotional Intelligence Good Communication Adaptability Collaboration Critical Thinking Attention to Detail Teamwork Problem Solving Time Management Creativity Dependable Trustworthy Humility...

Position Summary: The Engineering Manager will oversee a team of Product Engineers responsible for designing, developing, and improving our equipment lines. This role ensures engineering projects align with company objectives, meet quality standards, and are delivered on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will combine strong leadership skills with deep technical expertise in mechanical design and manufacturing processes. Lead and mentor a team of Engineers, fostering innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Oversee the design and development of new products and enhancements to existing equipment. Ensure engineering deliverables meet performance, safety, and compliance standards. Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Purchasing, and Sales to support product launches and resolve technical challenges. Manage engineering resources, schedules, and budgets to achieve project goals. Drive standardization of design practices and documentation...

Sewer Equipment provides the highest quality and most innovative sewer cleaning products for the municipal and contractor market. With a wide array of product offerings from high-pressure, high-volume trailer and truck-mounted sewer jetters to combination sewer cleaners. Sewer Equipment is currently seeking applicants to an entry level Design Engineer position at our Dixon, IL manufacturing facility. Responsibilities include : Use of mechanical design software to create and refine complete mechanical design concepts for robust and low-risk machine designs that will complete the project scope within the budget and schedule parameters defined by the project scope. Know and understand the project scope, specifications, and any regulatory requirements that are applicable to the machine being developed. Complete mechanical design analysis as required to ensure the machine design will meet all project requirements. Create complete, organized, and detailed drawings that fully...