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Manufacturing Engineer-Mechanical Advastar, Inc - Sycamore, IL, United States

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 | Sycamore, IL area This is a well-established, globally operating industrial manufacturer that produces large-scale engineered equipment for infrastructure and industrial storage applications. The Illinois facility is a high-volume production site running stamping and punch presses, laser cutting, and automated conveyance systems. The company needs a Manufacturing Engineer - Mechanical to own process design and equipment optimization across fabrication, coating, and assembly operations. This is a hands-on engineering seat with direct visibility to plant leadership and real capital-project ownership — not a desk-only design job. Anticipated $110,000-$135,000, based on experience Full suite of benefits: Health/Dental/Vision, PTO Overview Own process design and equipment selection for stamping, laser cutting, and automated production lines Cut production cost without giving up quality on new and existing product lines Lead capital equipment projects from justification through implementation Troubleshoot and improve mechanical and electrical performance of production equipment Turn plant-floor problems into standardized work procedures that actually get used Train production teams on new equipment and processes Use production data to find and close performance gaps Preferred Skills/Experiences Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering 10+ years designing manufacturing equipment, tooling, and fixtures Extensive 3D CAD design experience Hands-on experience with CNC, punch presses, fiber lasers, robotics, and PLCs Equipment programming experience (lasers, robots, sensors, PLCs) Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Six Sigma Experience with facility layout, process design, PFMEA, and DOE Track record leading cross-functional teams to project completion Comfortable communicating from shop floor to executive level Up to 10% travel

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Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, 3D CAD, AutoCAD, CNC, Punch Press, Fiber Laser, Laser Cutting, Robotics, PLC Programming, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, PFMEA, DOE, Facility Layout, Capital Projects, Tooling Design, Fixture Design, Equipment Design, Production Engineering, Automation, Cross-Functional Leadership EEO Salary Range $110,000 - $135,000 Job # 1327