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Company culture built on employee engagement Strong compensation package and benefits About Our Client My client is a global leader in gear technology, with manufacturing facilities across the world and a broad customer base spanning e-mobility, commercial vehicles, aerospace, agriculture, mining, renewable energy, construction, power tools, and marine industries. Its comprehensive portfolio includes advanced engineering software, precision manufacturing machinery, metrology and inspection solutions, automation systems, and a range of complementary technologies and support services. 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. 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 of relevant 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 the Rockford Area Salary of $90,000 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