Entry Level Manufacturing Engineer

L2x Talent Solutions; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

L2x Talent Solutions is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Illinois to design and optimize workstation layouts, fixtures, tooling and MBOMs, using SolidWorks or CREO, to improve manufacturability and quality.

You will support capital equipment purchases, FAT, NPI readiness, PFMEA and DMAIC, working with operations, engineering and quality on process documentation and standard work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial, or a related field.
• Ideally internship, co-op, project, or academic experience within a manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, or engineering environment
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, work instructions, and process documentation
• Experience with 3D CAD software, preferably SolidWorks or CREO
• Understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles
• Ability to develop or assist with work instructions, process sheets, manufacturing documentation, or standard work
• Basic understanding of manufacturing process flow and production operations
• Ability to work hands-on in a manufacturing environment and troubleshoot problems directly on the shop floor
• Basic understanding of BOMs, manufacturing routings, ECOs/ECNs, or ERP/MRP systems
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate issues, learn independently, and develop solutions rather than immediately relying on others for answers
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with Operators, Production, Engineering, Quality, and Management

Responsibilities

• Design and modify workstations, custom fixtures, tooling, and factory layouts utilizing 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks or CREO.
• Support the sourcing and procurement of new assembly machinery, including NPI readiness trials, FAT, and capital expenditure requests.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes for metal fabrication and integrated assembly operations, focusing on quality, efficiency, consistency, and manufacturability.
• Facilitate PFMEA and other risk assessment activities using root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies such as 8D and DMAIC.
• Analyze and optimize metal fabrication processes including sheet metal stamping, CNC laser/plasma cutting, tube bending, welding, forming, punching, grinding.
• Apply DFM and DFA principles to improve part manufacturability and assembly operations.
• Design welding jigs, nesting fixtures, assembly tooling, and other fixtures to improve process consistency and productivity.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing process plans, work instructions, process sheets, and routings to support NPI and production.
• Own and maintain Manufacturing Bills of Materials (MBOM) within the ERP system.
• Establish raw material consumption rates and labor standards for fabrication and assembly.
• Support new product introduction activities from design through production readiness.
• Work independently on the shop floor to identify and resolve process issues and drive improvements.
• Train operators and manufacturing personnel on new processes, instructions, equipment, and standard work.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, quality, and management to support improvements and NPI activities.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Strong problem-solving

Effective communication

Hands-on shop floor troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CREO

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

• Design and modify workstations, custom fixtures, tooling, and factory layouts utilizing 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks or CREO.
• Support the sourcing and procurement of new assembly machinery, including NPI readiness trials, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and capital expenditure requests.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes for both metal fabrication and integrated assembly operations, with a focus on improving quality, efficiency, consistency, and manufacturability.
• Facilitate PFMEA and other risk assessment activities while utilizing root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies such as 8D and DMAIC.
• Analyze and optimize metal fabrication processes including sheet metal stamping, CNC laser/plasma cutting, tube bending, manual or robotic welding, forming, punching, grinding, and related fabrication operations.
• Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles to improve part manufacturability, tolerances, fabrication processes, and assembly operations.
• Design welding jigs, nesting fixtures, assembly tooling, and other specialized fixtures to improve process consistency, productivity, and error-proofing.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing process plans, work instructions, process sheets, and routings to support new product introduction and ongoing production.
• Own and maintain manufacturing routings and Manufacturing Bills of Materials (MBOM) within the company’s ERP system.
• Establish raw material consumption rates for fabrication processes and labor standards for assembly operations.
• Support new product introduction activities from initial design through production readiness, ensuring manufacturing processes, documentation, tooling, fixtures, and equipment are prepared for production.
• Work independently on the manufacturing floor to identify and resolve process issues while influencing operators and management to drive improvements.
• Train Operators and manufacturing personnel on new and updated processes, work instructions, equipment, and standard work.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, quality, and management teams to support manufacturing improvements and new product introduction activities.

MUST:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial, or a related field
• Ideally internship, co-op, project, or academic experience within a manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, or engineering environment
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, work instructions, and process documentation
• Experience with 3D CAD software, preferably SolidWorks or CREO
• Understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles
• Ability to develop or assist with work instructions, process sheets, manufacturing documentation, or standard work
• Basic understanding of manufacturing process flow and production operations
• Ability to work hands-on in a manufacturing environment and troubleshoot problems directly on the shop floor
• Basic understanding of BOMs, manufacturing routings, ECOs/ECNs, or ERP/MRP systems
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate issues, learn independently, and develop solutions rather than immediately relying on others for answers
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with Operators, Production, Engineering, Quality, and Management