First Brands Group is the parent company of many of the automotive industry’s most recognizable OEM and Aftermarket brands. First Brands Group is a privately held organization and leader in automotive repair and maintenance products. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio with operations found around the globe, we are a team of professionals dedicated to building profitable, enduring growth among all our customers with an unrelenting drive to exceed customers’ expectations.
First Brands Group is hiring a MANUFACTURING ENGINEER to work on site on our Champion Laboratories plant, located in Albion, IL.
The MANUFACTURING ENGINEER will assist by:
Principal activities
- The Manufacturing Engineer reports to the Manager Manufacturing Engineering who reports to the Director of Manufacturing Services. The incumbent evaluates and/or proposes areas for improvement in manufacturing processes.
- Design equipment and processes to manufacture product in the most cost-effective manner.
- Estimate project budgets and schedules accurately to assure timely completion.
- Provide technical assistance to other service and manufacturing departments within the company to aid in making improvements and/or correcting problems with existing manufacturing processes and equipment.
- Determine the practicality and cost effectiveness on the installation or modification of machinery and/or processes.
- During the process of completing a project, the Manufacturing Engineer may work in conjunction with equipment suppliers, Product Engineering, and other various manufacturing and service departments.
Preferred Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent in education and experience.
- 1-3 years experience in Engineering related field
- Good working knowledge of machinery components and their functions
- General knowledge of PLC programming logic circuits
- Strong Mathematical background
- Proficient in autocad drawings
- Knowledge of machining principles and methods
- Drafting/Sketching ability
- Strong Project Management skills
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status