We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for our Buffalo Grove, IL facility. In this role you will contribute to the control of the quality, configuration, and introduction of all manufactured product.
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We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for our Buffalo Grove, IL facility. In this role you will contribute to the control of the quality, configuration, and introduction of all manufactured product.
Production Supervisor
Buffalo Grove, IL · On-site
$34.13 - $49.52/hr
Supervises the assemblers, group leaders and test technicians. Ensures that the production output meets the established schedule and that all testing is completed. Coordinates production operations ...
Production Supervisor
Buffalo Grove, IL · On-site
$34.13 - $49.52/hr
Supervises the assemblers, group leaders and test technicians. Ensures that the production output meets the established schedule and that all testing is completed. Coordinates production operations ...
Field Ser Tech YMC
Mississauga, ON · On-site
CA$28 - CA$36/hr
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. · Perform preventive and emergency repair procedures, completing required reports and satisfying customer ...
Field Ser Tech YMC
Mississauga, ON · On-site
CA$28 - CA$36/hr
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. · Perform preventive and emergency repair procedures, completing required reports and satisfying customer ...
Yaskawa Jobs Information
Do workers at Yaskawa get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
46% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.
46% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.
Does Yaskawa pay people when they’re sick?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
50% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.
50% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.
At Yaskawa, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
67% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and April 2026.
67% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and April 2026.
Is the health insurance from Yaskawa affordable enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
89% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.
89% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.
Do people get paid time off at Yaskawa?
Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and April 2026.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and April 2026.
Do workers at Yaskawa worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
70% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2025.
70% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2025.
Do Yaskawa workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
70% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2025.
70% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2025.
How easy is it to get time off at Yaskawa?
Most people find it easy to get time off.
92% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.
92% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.
Do Yaskawa managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
70% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2025.
70% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2025.
Do jobs at Yaskawa spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
30% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2025.
30% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2025.
How easy is it to take sick days at Yaskawa?
Most people find it easy to take sick days.
100% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.
100% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.
Is working at Yaskawa good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
67% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and August 2025.
67% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and August 2025.
Do people at Yaskawa feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
83% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.
83% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.
Do people at Yaskawa get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
80% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.
80% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.
Is it stressful to work at Yaskawa?
Some people feel stressed here.
67% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.
67% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.
Do people at Yaskawa enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
70% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.
70% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.
Do people at Yaskawa recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
54% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.
54% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at Yaskawa?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
42% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.
42% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.
Do people get support to advance at Yaskawa?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 36% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.
In the last year, 36% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.
Do people think Yaskawa’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Some people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
60% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.
60% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how Yaskawa is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
69% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.
69% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.
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Yaskawa rating
8.2
Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
130th of 494 rated machine equipment manufacturers
Job description
We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for our Buffalo Grove, IL facility. In this role you will contribute to the control of the quality, configuration, and introduction of all manufactured product. Lead multiple projects including new product introduction and continual improvement activities. Be responsible for the assurance of customer requirements as it relates to product quality and function. Occasionally required to coordinate activities of departments both internal and external to BG operations.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
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DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
- Plan and manage the seamless introduction of new products from the design phase to volume production. Create and ensure project launch schedules, coordinate regular launch status meetings, prepare and control all product related master data, create manufacturing work instructions and implement line balancing, advise the design team regarding manufacturability, train employees, coordinate the construction of engineering prototypes, etc.
- Performs duties related to requests for customer specified product. Evaluate product design, develop necessary procedures/processes, establish customer promise dates, etc. Communicate with customers to resolve any issues.
- Maintain processes essential to assure product quality. Analyze quality data and trends. Create quality performance reports for customers and for internal use. Interface with customers to determine root causes of failures. Communicate corrective actions to customers.
- For systemic and daily quality issues and component failures, troubleshoot, perform and analyze root causes of failures and create corrective action plans. Lead inspection, segregation, and/or modification of component or finished goods inventory as required. Analyze the product and authorize or restrict the use of suspect product for Production and for sale to customers. Evaluate the impact of these decisions on production stoppages and customer requirements.
- Investigate and analyze product and process changes. Create and oversee Engineering Change Order implementation among effected departments (i.e. Supply Chain Management, Production, etc.).
- Design and implement factory equipment. Create factory layouts and incorporate new equipment.
- Design and approve packing methods for shipment of products according to ISTA standards and guidelines.
- Participate in ISO and customer audits. Assists with external audits that relate to certification agencies such as UL, CE, TUV, etc. Support communication with auditing agencies and customers to resolve open issues.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- B.S. degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Quality Engineering.
- Minimum 3 years of engineering experience in an ISO certified manufacturing environment.
- Advanced knowledge of business operations including production planning, scheduling, MRP, ATP, and capacity planning. Thorough understanding of Product Data Management and its impact on Supply Chain Management. Experience with manufacturing concepts such as factory layout, line balancing, workflow analysis, employee training, cost analysis, etc.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles. Ability to develop, read, and comprehend complex mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and all related tolerances.
- Strong knowledge gained from actual experience with mechanical fabrication processes (i.e. sheet metal fabrication and finishing principles including painting and plating, welding, die casting, turning, and stamping, as well as cabling assemblies).
- Strong knowledge of UL/cUL/CE, JIS, NEMA, or other international standards and protocols. Strong knowledge of ISTA packaging compliance standards related to Drop and Vibration Testing.
- Strong knowledge gained from actual experience with quality control methodologies such as root cause failure analysis, corrective actions processes, SPC, MTBF, FMEA, and FIT.
- Strong problem solving and process improvement ability. Excellent project management and organizational skills, strong self-initiative, and efficient multi-tasking abilities.
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9000:2000 standards and compliance requirements. Experience with generating and maintaining procedures, work instructions, and forms. Ability to perform ISO audits.
- Excellent computer skills including advanced knowledge and proficiency with latest version of SAP, AutoCad, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Access. Exposure to Pro-Engineer or other solid modeling applications.
- Advanced analytical and trouble shooting skills. Excellent communication skills, including training and presentation abilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
