Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer at Sterling Engineering Manufacturing Engineer at Sterling Engineering in Palatine, Illinois Posted in 1 day ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Location:

Barrington, IL Compensation:

$110,000 - $120,000

Employment Type:

Direct Hire We are partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a highly visible role with long-term growth potential. This position is designed to evolve into a key technical leadership role where the individual will become a subject matter expert across critical manufacturing processes and product lines. This opportunity is ideal for an engineer who enjoys owning manufacturing processes end-to-end, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and serving as a technical resource across engineering and operations teams.

Responsibilities:

Serve as the technical lead for assigned manufacturing processes and product lines Lead process design, optimization, validation, and troubleshooting efforts for precision metal components Drive Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives focused on scrap reduction, yield improvement, cycle time reduction, and cost savings Partner with Design Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams on new product introductions and process improvements Develop and improve tooling, fixturing, work instructions, and standardized manufacturing procedures Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for manufacturing and quality issues Support capital equipment planning, process scalability, and capacity improvement initiatives Mentor junior engineers and technicians while contributing to long-term operational strategy

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience within precision manufacturing environments Experience with metal forming, metal stamping, springs, or related manufacturing processes Strong background in Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and process optimization Hands-on troubleshooting and root cause analysis experience Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally across engineering and operations

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) PTO and Paid Holidays Retirement Benefits Life Insurance Additional company-sponsored benefits Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,