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Lead Production Engineer

JOB ID: 11635

About the Job

Job Overview

We seek a Lead Production Engineer to optimize manufacturing and warehouse systems for gearbox production. You will manage assembly processes, logistics automation, and equipment procurement while leading NPI and Kaizen initiatives to ensure efficiency, quality, and continuous cost reduction.

Salary	Annual Salary：USD 100,000 〜 100,000	Location	Illinois Glendale Heights, IL
Employment Type	Full-time Employee

Responsibilities

Position Purpose
To drive continuous improvement in productivity and cost reduction by designing, implementing, and optimizing gearbox manufacturing processes and warehouse systems, acting as the technical bridge between product design and mass production.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
• Develop assembly sequences, takt time analyses, and workstation layouts to maximize throughput for various reducer models
• Design and implement Barcode systems, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), or Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) to streamline warehouse-to-assembly logistics
• Lead specification, procurement, and commissioning of assembly equipment, testing machines, and specialized tooling
• Collaborate with R&D on Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews to ensure efficient New Product Introduction (NPI)
• Lead Lean Manufacturing Kaizen initiatives to reduce scrap rates and downtime while maintaining SOPs and PFMEA documentation
• Provide technical guidance on the shop floor and collaborate with the Quality Engineering team to implement root-cause countermeasures

Professional Development and Experience
• Gain advanced experience in precision assembly, automation, and logistics implementation within gearbox manufacturing
• Enhance leadership and mentoring skills by directing cross-functional continuous improvement projects

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field
• 5 to 7 years of experience in production/manufacturing engineering
• Proven track record in assembly line setup or optimization
• Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or CATIA)
• Strong understanding of GD&T and precision assembly techniques
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles (5S, Value Stream Mapping, Six Sigma)
• Strong project management and hands-on troubleshooting skills
• Business-level English (written and verbal)

Terms of Application

Employment Type	Full-time Employee
Salary	Annual Salary：USD 100,000 〜 100,000 ▼Base salary $100k / annual
Work Hours	• Monday to Friday • 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Flexible)
Employee Benefits	●Health insurance　 ●Dental insurance ●Vision insurance ●401k ●Paid time off ●Other

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Last Updated:2026/10/13

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