Manufacturing Engineer

Gurnee, Illinois Permanent USD75,000 - USD105,000 per year View Job Description
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will lead engineering projects focused on tooling, fixture design, process improvements, and new product launches. This role partners closely with production, quality, and operations teams to optimize manufacturing processes, improve efficiency, and ensure accurate documentation and successful project execution.
  • Opportunity to join a growing team and organization
  • Comprehensive benefits and compensation

About Our Client

Our client is a growing manufacturer of precision-machined and assembled metal components serving a wide range of industrial markets. Experiencing continued growth, they are expanding their engineering team and seeking individuals eager to make an impact. The company offers strong career development opportunities, exposure to diverse manufacturing challenges, and a comprehensive benefits package. Apply today!

Job Description

  • Collaborate with product design and engineering teams to incorporate manufacturing requirements throughout the product development lifecycle, from concept through full-scale production.
  • Apply analytical and technical expertise to troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing and production challenges.
  • Design, develop, and implement tooling, equipment, and manufacturing systems to support production objectives.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing workplace safety, product quality, and operational efficiency.
  • Evaluate and optimize manufacturing processes through workflow analysis, time studies, facility layout planning, and waste reduction strategies.
  • Create, maintain, and update process documentation, standardized work procedures, and production time standards.
  • Coordinate equipment maintenance programs, including preventive maintenance activities, to maximize reliability and minimize downtime.
  • Execute laboratory testing and product trials in accordance with established procedures; accurately document, analyze, and report experimental results.

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 engineering required - mechanical or industrial preferred
  • 2+ years of experience in a related position
  • Experience with tooling and fixture design
  • Lean/CI experience to drive manufacturing efficiency
  • Ability to manage several projects/tasks concurrently
  • Experience with process documentation, especially with new product launches
  • Ability to read, interpret and edit engineering drawings using CAD software (2D and 3D)



What's on Offer

  • Salary range of $75,000 to $105,000.
  • BCBS Health benefits
  • 401k match
  • Profit Sharing
  • PTO
  • More



Contact
Ethan Norman
Quote job ref
JN-112026-7143797

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Gurnee
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ethan Norman
Job Reference
JN-112026-7143797
 

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