Manufacturing Engineer jobs in Chicago, IL

Founded in 2014 by two successful entrepreneurs, UPG Enterprises, LLC is a high growth, privately held operator of world-class diversified industrial businesses. Our family of companies has been built from more than 15 acquisitions in the metals, manufacturing, distribution, and logistics segments.  Approaching $1B in annual revenue, the UPG portfolio of companies operates more than 3 million square feet of manufacturing space, a fleet of 200 trucks, and over 18 production facilities across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. We take a long-term approach to business and pride ourselves on having a lasting foundation built upon a strong culture, mutual respect, excellent teams, and an innovative entrepreneurial spirit. 

Metalex powered by UPG is a growing steel service center that has been in business for almost 60 years. Metalex is looking hire a Manufacturing Engineer. Looking for a person who has good function/technical skills, ability to problem solve and make good decisions. This position will report into the Director of Operations. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Maintain product set up and documentation including part numbers, part descriptions, BOMs, labor rates, etc.; maintain engineering change notices
• Conduct time studies; determine manufacturing process times and capacities
• Utilize product drawings, specifications, and other engineering data to develop processes
• Support manufacturing operations such as: Tooling, stamping, perforating, forming, and welding
• Determine the sequence of steps in manufacturing processes, such as manufacturing costing, fabrication, and assembly, required to complete product development while meeting safety, quality, and cost goals

Position Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
• Five years of engineering experience preferred
• Previous Stamping and/or Tool & Die experience preferred
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects in a timely manner

Competency Measurements: 

• Show Initiative: Identifies what needs to be done and does it.  Maintains a consistent, high level of productivity.  Takes personal responsibility to make decisions and take action.  Does not easily give up in the face of unexpected obstacles.
• Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Priority Setting: Spends his/her time and the time of others on what’s important; quickly zeros in on the critical few and puts the trivial many aside; can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal; eliminates roadblock; creates focus.
• Analyzes Issues: Recognizes symptoms that indicate problems.  Breaks down problems into manageable components.  Collects sufficient information to understand problems and issues.  Focuses on important information without getting bogged down in unnecessary detail.
• Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
• Functional/Technical Skills: Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
• Problem Solving: Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answer.
• Process Management: Good at figuring out the processes necessary to get things done; knows how to organize people and activities; understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient workflow; knows what to measure and how to measure it; can see opportunities for synergy and integration where other can’t; can simplify complex processes; gets more out of fewer resources.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

UPG Enterprises LLC and its Affiliates is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.