Operations Manager

at CLEVELAND HARDWARE & FORGING CO dba Fox Valley For in Aurora, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Fox Valley Forge is looking for a *Manufacturing Engineer* to join the team! Who are we? Fox Valley Forge is a premier custom forging and standard steel forging manufacturer that has been established for over 100 years. Fox Valley Forge produces some of the most competitive and advanced forging products available. Why work for Fox Valley Forge? - GREAT WORK EXPERIENCE. Working at Fox Valley Forge provides a fun and supportive work environment. - CULTURE & VALUES. Owned & Operated by the Hoban Family. All employees live out our company values of connecting with people and supporting one another. - QUALITY. Quality is paramount to our business. We are ISO/TS16949 & ISO 9001 PED registered, and strive to produce the highest quality steel forgings. - Fox Valley Forge offers lifelong careers! We are always looking for hard working and driven employees to join our team. BENEFITS: - A family-oriented culture - Opportunities for career advancement - 10 paid holidays - Paid vacation - Medical, dental and vision insurance - Flexible spending account - Company paid health reimbursement arrangement - Company paid disability insurance - Company paid life insurance - 401k with a company match and profit sharing - Tuition reimbursement - Referral program - Employee assistance program & more! JOB DUTIES: The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for quoting, design, development, and improvement of manufacturing processes by analyzing product and manufacturing methods. In addition, this position requires maintaining quality and safety standards, document control, and supporting the engineering needs of all manufacturing operations. * Support Sales Department throughout the quoting process and obtaining new business. * Design and develop all manufacturing tooling. (Forge/Trim, Press, CNC, Assembly, etc.) * Provide drawings, models, and all necessary engineering documents for all manufacturing operations. * Create CNC programs for tooling and production machines. * Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements, researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment. * Evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research, applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials. * Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing processes and manufacturing methods. * Assure product and process quality by designing test methods, testing finished product and process capabilities, establishing standards, confirming manufacturing processes. * Provide manufacturing decision making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs. * Collaborate with outside sources for tooling design, design simulation, and tooling production as needed. * Perform other duties as required. SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday / 8a.m. - 5p.m. Job Type: Full-time