Manufacturing Engineer

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 Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.