Hands-on Floor Manufacturing & Quality Engineer

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus Plan

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Voluntary Benefits (life, disability)

401(k) with company match

Tuition Assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. in Rockford, IL is seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer / Quality Engineer to support daily production and improve processes on the factory floor.

This role focuses on manufacturing readiness, root-cause problem solving, and quality system execution, not design engineering. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in manufacturing or quality engineering, strong root-cause analysis skills, and experience with ISO-based quality systems, Lean, and Six Sigma.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on manufacturing or quality engineering experience in a production environment.
• Strong experience with machining, assembly, tooling, and fixturing.
• Working knowledge of ISO quality systems, Lean, and Six Sigma tools.
• Demonstrated ability to lead root-cause analysis and data-driven problem solving.
• Experience collaborating with customers and suppliers on technical and quality issues.
• Proficiency with 3D modeling or 3D printing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily production floor support to resolve process, tooling, and equipment issues.
• Develop, document, and maintain machining and assembly processes.
• Support new product introduction from a manufacturing readiness standpoint (PFMEA, control plans, process documentation).
• Participate in equipment justification and support implementation of new machinery and technology.
• Execute engineering change notifications and ensure smooth integration into production.
• Ensure compliance with workmanship standards and ISO-based quality system requirements.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection methods for manufacturability and accuracy.
• Lead root-cause investigations and corrective/preventive action activities.
• Conduct internal audits and verify effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Interface with customers and suppliers to resolve quality issues and drive improvements.
• Develop and maintain inspection documentation for new and existing products.
• Develop standardized work and implement process improvements across machining and assembly.
• Evaluate and optimize manufacturing processes using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Skills

Root-cause analysis

Problem solving

Lean Six Sigma

Manufacturing experience

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

3D modeling/3D printing

Job description

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. in Rockford, IL is seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer / Quality Engineer to support daily production and improve processes on the factory floor.

This role focuses on manufacturing readiness, root-cause problem solving, and quality system execution, not design engineering. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in manufacturing or quality engineering, strong root-cause analysis skills, and experience with ISO-based quality systems, Lean, and Six Sigma.