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Manufacturing Engineer

Barrington, IL 2 days ago

Job Description

Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Barrington, IL 60010

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Compensation: $115k-130k

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, Holiday Pay, Retirement, Life Insurance, and many more….

Overview: Our client is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a highly visible role that is designed to evolve into a true subject matter expert position, with clear leadership potential over time. This is an opportunity to own complex manufacturing processes end-to-end, influence technical direction, and become a go-to resource across engineering and operations.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a technical authority for assigned manufacturing processes and product lines
  • Lead manufacturing process design, optimization, and validation for precision metal components
  • Drive Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives (yield, cycle time, scrap, cost)
  • Partner cross-functionally with Design Engineering, Quality, and Operations on new product introductions
  • Develop and improve tooling, fixturing, work instructions, and standard processes
  • Troubleshoot complex manufacturing and quality issues using data-driven root cause analysis
  • Support capacity planning, capital equipment justification, and implementation
  • Mentor junior engineers and technicians; contribute to long-term technical strategy
  • Gradually take on informal and formal leadership responsibilities as the role matures

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or similar)
  • 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in precision manufacturing environments
  • Strong background in metal forming, stamping, springs, or closely related processes preferred
  • Experience with Lean manufacturing, process optimization, and root cause analysis
  • Ability to operate as both a hands-on problem solver and strategic technical resource
  • Strong communication skills and comfort working cross-functionally

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