Thermal Care, part of the Piovan Group, is a leading manufacturer of process cooling equipment and systems for applications worldwide. As an ISO 9001 certified manufacturer, Thermal Care provides heat transfer equipment for over 50 industries and specializes in meeting the specific needs of our customers by offering both standard and custom designed industrial process cooling solutions. Some of the industries served include plastics, laser, heat treating, food processing, machine tool, plating, anodizing, chemical, die casting, optical coating, and printing. 

Role

The Manufacturing Engineer performs the analysis of methods, processes, tools, and systems required for Thermal Care’s manufacturing and fabrication activities. This role also performs research and analysis tasks on product, customer, marketing, and system requirements to determine feasibility of design. This position reports to the Quality Manager and is located in Niles, Illinois.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead small groups focused on continuous improvements and provide technical expertise solving process problems
• Coordinate and communicate with other departments (Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, etc.)
• Troubleshoot equipment and part defects; implement corrective actions quickly and effectively
• Create and manage process documentation such as work instructions and set-up instructions
• Develop new manufacturing equipment and processes; write equipment specifications
• Design fixtures, jigs, packaging and storage systems to improve efficiency in manufacturing and material handling processes
• Optimize the manufacturing process to improve quality and material flow, while reducing cycle times and set-up times
• Provide training for new and modified processes

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering. 
• Minimum of three (3) years of engineering experience in an industrial manufacturing environment required
• Experience with the development, installation, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment and processes
• Experience as a leader of cost focused solutions to manufacturing issues
• Manufacturing or Industrial engineering experience in an OEM a plus
• Understanding of lean manufacturing, JIT, OEE, line sequencing, KANBAN, etc.
• Experience leading Kaizen events is highly desirable
• Strong interpersonal skills and organization aptitude
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must possess strong computer skills (Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, CAD programs, etc.)

Piovan Group is a world leader in the development and production of systems for the automation of production processes for the storage, transport and treatment of polymers, plastic, and food powders. The Group is close to its customers, on a global basis, through continuous technical assistance and support from the design phase to the installation and start-up of the system. 

Customers, People, Innovation. These are the pillars of our philosophy that have led us to grow in a path that began more than fifty years ago, pursuing our development objectives with honesty, integrity, and transparency. 

Piovan Group offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package including profit sharing, bonus plans, 401(k) with company match, medical insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, health club reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance, and employee referral bonus program. 

Piovan Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and offers employment opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement), veteran status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, HIV-positive status, possession of the sickle cell trait, genetic characteristics, political views, and any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.