Manufacturing Engineer | Bilingual English/Spanish

Chicago, Illinois Permanent USD75,000 - USD95,000 per year View Job Description
This Manufacturing Engineer opportunity is well-suited for someone with strong 3D modeling capabilities, experience driving continuous improvement initiatives, and a solid background supporting maintenance operations in a manufacturing environment. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with operations, maintenance, and quality teams to enhance safety, improve efficiency, and increase equipment reliability.
  • 10% Bonus target, based on a blend of personal targets & company profitability
  • Strong internal advancement/promotion opportunities!

About Our Client

My client is a well-established manufacturer with a highly successful operation in the greater Chicago area. As a recognized leader in its market, the company has built a reputation for quality, operational excellence, and a collaborative culture. Due to continued growth and investment in the facility, they are looking to add a Manufacturing Engineer to support ongoing process improvements and manufacturing initiatives.

Job Description

  • Design and develop tooling, fixtures, layouts, and process improvements using 3D CAD modeling
  • Lead and execute continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, quality, throughput, and equipment reliability
  • Support and lead maintenance-related efforts, including equipment upgrades, preventative maintenance initiatives, and downtime reduction
  • Improve manufacturing processes through standard work, work instructions, and process documentation
  • Support new product introductions by ensuring manufacturability and smooth process transitions
  • Analyze production and equipment performance data to identify improvement opportunities
  • Collaborate cross‑functionally with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams
  • Provide hands‑on engineering support on the shop floor as needed



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, or a related field
  • Strong proficiency in 3D modeling and CAD software in a manufacturing environment
  • Proven experience leading continuous improvement projects in production settings
  • Background working closely with-or leading-maintenance functions within manufacturing
  • Solid understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, fabrication, assembly, or automation
  • Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and CI methodologies
  • Comfortable balancing design work with hands‑on shop‑floor execution
  • Strong communication skills and ability to influence across teams

What's on Offer

  • Base salary $75,000 - $95,000 depending on experience
  • 5-10% annual bonus
  • 3 total weeks PTO + company holidays
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance offerings
  • 4% 401k match
Contact
Ethan Norman
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7066429

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Chicago
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ethan Norman
Job Reference
JN-072026-7066429
 

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