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Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Rockford, Illinois Permanent USD95,000 - USD110,000 per year View Job Description
This role is responsible for driving process improvements across manufacturing operations through the design and implementation of tooling, fixtures, and production equipment. Partners closely with production teams to solve operational challenges using lean manufacturing principles while providing CAD/CAM support for multi-axis machining, EDM, and precision grinding environments.
  • Salary up to $110k, 3+ Weeks PTO, 6% 401k Match
  • Strong team culture with clear paths for internal advancement.

About Our Client

My client is a global leader in gear technology, operating multiple manufacturing facilities worldwide and serving diverse industries including e-mobility, commercial vehicles, aerospace, agriculture, mining, renewable energy, construction, power tools, and marine. Their products and services span advanced engineering software, precision manufacturing equipment, metrology solutions, automation systems, and related support technologies.

Job Description

  • Develop and optimize manufacturing processes to improve quality, efficiency, and cost performance.
  • Drive process improvement initiatives through lean manufacturing, root cause analysis, and cross-functional problem solving.
  • Design and implement tooling, fixturing, and manufacturing solutions to support production objectives.
  • Provide hands-on engineering support for machining and manufacturing operations, troubleshooting process and production challenges.
  • Support CNC programming, process development, and continuous improvement efforts in a precision manufacturing environment.
  • Lead tooling evaluations, validation activities, and cost-reduction initiatives to improve productivity and throughput.
  • Collaborate with suppliers, production, and supply chain teams to implement manufacturing improvements and new technologies.
  • Support capital equipment projects, including specification, procurement, installation, and production readiness.
  • Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and process standards to ensure consistent performance and quality compliance.
  • Contribute to quality system requirements and operational excellence initiatives within a regulated manufacturing environment.

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

  • Minimum 3-4 years experience
  • Knowledge of OD/ID/Creep Feed grinding
  • 3D modeling experience using CAD software
  • Programming experience using CAM software
  • Strong communicator
  • Personable and able to work well in a tight knit group



What's on Offer

  • Permanent Manufacturing Engineer III position in Chicago.
  • Salary of $95,000 to $110,000.
  • Three weeks of PTO, plus one additional day for each year of service.
  • Three sick days.
  • 401(k) plan through Vanguard with a 6% contribution.
  • BCBS insurance.
  • Well defined growth track to advance career



Contact
Ryan Prochko
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7129231

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Rockford
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ryan Prochko
Job Reference
JN-102026-7129231
 

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