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Retired Manufacturing Engineer - Flexible Contract Position

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Dovee Manufacturing

Remote

$78,000 Salary, Part-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/23/2026

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Retired Manufacturing Engineer - Flexible Contract Position Dovee Manufacturing Elgin, IL Job Details Part-time | Contract $25 - $50 an hour 10 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Press brake machine Mechanical fabrication Sheet metal fabrication CNC laser cutting Manufacturing facility Continuous improvement Ability to follow instructions Manufacturing engineering Manufacturing company experience Full Job Description Company Overview Dovee Manufacturing is a small, family-owned metal fabrication and stamping company located in Elgin, Illinois. We specialize in sheet metal fabrication, laser cutting, forming, stamping, welding and assembly for a variety of industrial customers. Job Summary Retired and Semi-Retired Engineers Encouraged to Apply. We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to provide technical support on a flexible, as-needed basis. This position is ideal for a retired or semi-retired engineer who enjoys solving manufacturing challenges and wants to stay engaged in the industry without the demands of a full-time role. Most work can be done remotely from your home office. However, occasional visits to our facility will be required for troubleshooting, process improvement, production suppport, and project reviews.
Responsibilities:
Review customer prints, STEP files and CAD models. Determine the most efficient and cost-effective manufacturing methods for new and existing parts. Create and modify drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD. Generate and work with DXF files for laser cutting operations. Support press brake programming and bend development (RADBEND experience preferred) Develop manufacturing processes and work instructions. Design simple fixtures, tooling and manufacturing aids. Troubleshoot production issues and recommend practical solutions
Qualifications:
10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience with a strong background in sheet metal fabrication and metalworking processes is a must. We're looking for someone with practical, hands-on manufacturing experience, not just design experience. The ideal candidate understands how parts move through a shop, can identify manufacturing challenges before they become problems, and can help our team produce parts efficiently and profitably.
Pay:
$25.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Experience:
Manufacturing engineering: 10 years (Required)
Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Elgin, IL 60123