Manufacturing Engineer

MaximaTek; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MaximaTek in Chicago, IL is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support operations, optimize processes, and drive quality improvements. This entry-level role is ideal for recent graduates with a focus on manufacturing engineering, industrial processes, and smart manufacturing technologies.

You will collaborate with production, quality, maintenance and supply chain teams to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and sustain product quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 0–3 years of relevant experience.
• Fresh graduates welcome to apply.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing and production processes.
• Familiarity with quality principles and process improvement concepts.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with production data and documentation.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support daily manufacturing and production engineering activities.
• Analyze processes to improve efficiency.
• Assist with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Support quality inspections, process audits and defect investigations.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Assist with PLC troubleshooting under supervision.
• Collect, analyze, and report production data.
• Maintain procedures and technical documentation.
• Support MES, SAP/ERP data management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Participate in 5S, Kaizen, and waste reduction projects.
• Monitor production metrics for improvement.
• Follow safety, quality, and manufacturing standards.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Manufacturing Processes

Lean Manufacturing Fundamentals

Quality Control

Process Improvement

Production Engineering

Microsoft Excel

Data Analysis

Technical Documentation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Manufacturing Engineering / related field

Tools

SAP

ERP Systems

MES

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer — 0–3 Years | Freshers Welcome

Location: Chicago, IL, United States

Workplace Type: On-site

Employment Type: Full-time

Seniority Level: Entry Level

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated Manufacturing Engineer to support manufacturing operations, production processes, quality improvement, and process optimization. This opportunity is ideal for recent graduates and professionals with 0–3 years of experience who have an academic background or interest in manufacturing engineering, industrial processes, quality systems, and smart manufacturing technologies.

The candidate will work with manufacturing, production, quality, and engineering teams to improve efficiency, reduce waste, maintain product quality, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Fresh graduates with relevant academic projects or internship experience are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily manufacturing and production engineering activities.
• Analyze manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Assist with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support quality inspections, process audits, and defect investigations.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Assist with PLC-controlled equipment troubleshooting under engineering supervision.
• Support production data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Help maintain manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and technical documentation.
• Assist with SAP or other ERP systems for manufacturing and production data.
• Support Manufacturing Execution System (MES) activities and production tracking.
• Collaborate with production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain teams.
• Participate in 5S, Kaizen, waste reduction, and process standardization projects.
• Monitor production metrics and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Follow workplace safety, quality, and manufacturing standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering field.
• 0–3 years of relevant experience.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing and production processes.
• Familiarity with quality principles and process improvement concepts.
• Basic analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with production data and technical documentation.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Required Skills

• Manufacturing Engineering
• Manufacturing Processes
• Lean Manufacturing Fundamentals
• Quality Control
• Process Improvement
• Production Engineering
• Microsoft Excel
• Data Analysis
• Technical Documentation

Preferred Skills

• Six Sigma
• 5S
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• SAP
• ERP Systems
• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• CAPA
• FMEA
• AutoCAD
• SolidWorks
• Production Planning
• Process Validation

Soft Skills

• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Communication
• Time Management
• Willingness to Learn
• Safety Awareness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.

Experience

0–3 Years

Freshers / Recent Graduates Welcome

• Academic projects, manufacturing internships, laboratory experience, and hands-on engineering projects are valued.