Manufacturing Engineer | Assembly

Chicago, Illinois Permanent USD75,000 - USD95,000 per year View Job Description
The Manufacturing Engineer role focuses on optimizing assembly processes within the business services industry. This position requires a hands-on professional with a strong technical background and a passion for continuous improvement.
  • Bonuses directly tied to your process improvement projects!
  • Privately held business with over 100 years in operation in Chicago!

About Our Client

My client is an extremely reputable, well-established manufacturer with 100+ years of success here in Chicago. They work with some of the best-known companies in the food and beverage space and have thrived off of providing high-quality products. Because of recent impressive growth, they are seeking a well-rounded Manufacturing Engineer to join their team. Apply today!

Job Description

    • Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes across departments, product lines, or facilities.
    • Develop and implement standardized work instructions, SOPs, and best practices to ensure consistency across operations.
    • Identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, or quality issues and lead corrective action initiatives.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support production, assembly, and testing operations.
    • Provide hands-on technical guidance and training to manufacturing teams.
    • Troubleshoot issues in real time and implement sustainable solutions to minimize downtime and defects.
    • Work with product design and engineering teams to ensure manufacturability of new products.
    • Develop scalable processes and workflows to support successful product launches across locations.
    • Support quality engineering efforts to ensure products meet internal and external standards.
    • Participate in or lead continuous improvement projects involving Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, or Kaizen methodologies.
    • Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to maintain product and process quality.
    • Recommend and implement tools, jigs, fixtures, and automation to improve efficiency and safety.
    • Oversee proper maintenance, calibration, and utilization of manufacturing equipment.
    • Research and integrate emerging technologies to enhance production capabilities.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • 2+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering, ideally in a multi-site or enterprise-wide capacity.
  • Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies is preferred.

What's on Offer

    • Base Salary $75,000 - $95,000 Depending on Experience
    • Regular Bonus Incentives Based on Cost Savings Results
    • 15 Days PTO + Company Holidays
    • 3.5% 401k Match
    • Comprehensive Benefits Through BCBS
Contact
Trevor Wojcik
Quote job ref
JN-102025-6854406

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Chicago
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Trevor Wojcik
Job Reference
JN-102025-6854406