Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Handi-Foil, an industry leader in the manufacture, sale, marketing and distribution of disposable aluminum bakeware, has an immediate opening for a Project Engineer at our manufacturing facility in Antioch, IL. This privately held company has been in business for over forty years and is experiencing strong growth year after year. The Project Engineer will contribute to the team from concept through the prototype and production stage of multiple product lines.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to ensure the most efficient processes and operating systems to minimize scrap/material usage and downtime by working with manufacturing and maintenance team.
• Participate in project management of factory automation projects and changes to processes and equipment.
• Generation and maintenance of product drawings and project documentation and coordinating activities around standardization, documentation and control.
• Champion continuous improvement of production layouts, methods and processes to maximize material flow and plant efficiencies
• Supporting cross-functional teams in the development of new products
• Assist in packaging design
• Ensure quality control methods are in place
• Perform capacity analysis and recommend need for new equipment
• Evaluate, maintain and improve efficiency of the operation

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Industrial or Mechanical)
• Minimum of 3 years of prior Manufacturing Engineering experience
• Ability and willingness to do hands-on work in the manufacturing facility
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel and PowerPoint required)
• Experience using 2D/3D CAD Software (AutoCAD/SolidWorks Preferred)
• Excellent problem-solving capability and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Creative mindset with attention to product design
• General understanding of manufacturing processes, material, and component selection
• Demonstrated experience with prototyping, testing, and reporting results is preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.

This position provides an opportunity to obtain significant career growth while helping to grow the company. We offer the opportunity to work for a stable and growing company, a competitive salary and great benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flex-spending and 401(k) with a generous company match.

A reasonable estimate of the base salary starting from $85,000. Please note that actual salaries may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Manufacturing engineering: 3 years (Required)
• 2D/3D CAD Software: 1 year (Preferred)
• prototyping: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Antioch, IL 60002 (Required)

Work Location: In person