Manufacturing Engineer

Adecco Permanent Recruitment; Illinois; On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer in Illinois. The role focuses on improving manufacturing processes and driving automation for enhanced safety, efficiency, and product quality. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 4+ years of experience, along with proficiency in CAD software like AutoCAD or SolidWorks. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary range between $75,000 and $90,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands‑on manufacturing engineering experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience with time, motion, and cost analysis for process validation.
• Experience in prototyping, testing, and documentation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and implement manufacturing processes that improve safety and productivity.
• Analyze operations to identify and execute process improvements.
• Lead automation projects from concept through completion.

Skills

2D/3D CAD software proficiency

Manufacturing process improvement

Project management

Automation experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

We’re recruiting for a hands‑on Manufacturing Engineer to improve processes, drive automation, and bring innovative ideas to life by leading projects that enhance safety, efficiency, and product quality while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to develop, test, and scale new products into production.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and implement manufacturing processes that improve safety, productivity, and product quality.
• Analyze fabrication, machining, and assembly operations to identify and execute process improvements.
• Lead or support automation and capital investment projects from concept through completion.
• Develop optimized layouts for equipment, workflows, and labor utilization.
• Determine tools, materials, and equipment needed to meet production goals and specifications.
• Conduct time, motion, and cost studies to validate efficiencies and identify improvement opportunities.
• Maintain comprehensive process documentation, including layouts, work instructions, and change records.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to support new product introductions and production scale‑up.
• Contribute to packaging design and ensure strong quality control and continuous improvement practices.

Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline.
• 4+ years of hands‑on manufacturing engineering experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Proficient in 2D/3D CAD software (AutoCAD or SolidWorks preferred).
• Experience with time, motion, and cost analysis for process validation.
• Experience in prototyping, testing, and documentation preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer | Veterans | Disabled

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Industries: Manufacturing
• Base pay range: $75,000–$90,000 per year