Manufacturing Engineer

Sterling Engineering; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 55,104 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer near Lemont, IL. The role involves driving cost reductions through process improvements and ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates should have a BS in Engineering and at least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. The position offers a pay rate of $40-50/hr for a contract of 3-6 months, with potential for direct hire conversion.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing plant environment.
• Experience with grinding, turning, and milling preferred.
• Strong foundation in core mechanical/manufacturing engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Apply core mechanical engineering principles to make decisions impacting quality and cost.
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives through process improvements.
• Lead and support Kaizen events aligned with Value Stream Mapping (VSM).

Skills

Core mechanical engineering principles

Process improvement

Root cause analysis

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Project management

Education

BS in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

Regal Business System (RBS)

Six Sigma

Job description

This range is provided by Sterling Engineering. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$40.00/hr - $50.00/hr

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Engineering Recruiter at Sterling Engineering

Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Near Lemont, IL

Job Type: 3-6 month contract, potential for direct hire conversion

Pay: $40-50/hr

Sterling Engineering is partnered with a global leader in motion control and power transmission solutions to hire a Manufacturing Engineer near Lemont, IL. This role focuses on driving cost reduction through process improvement while ensuring compliance with AS9100 and NADCAP standards.

Job Duties:

• Apply core mechanical engineering principles (Statics, Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Mechanical Design, Materials, and Heat Transfer) to make decisions impacting quality, delivery, and cost
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives through process improvements and waste elimination
• Lead and participate in root cause analysis and corrective action to reduce non-conformances
• Design ergonomic and efficient workstations and tooling to optimize productivity
• Stay current with emerging manufacturing technologies and recommend improvements
• Lead and support Kaizen events aligned with Value Stream Mapping (VSM) roadmaps
• Use Regal Business System (RBS) tools to drive continuous improvement and seek facilitator certifications
• Develop and implement lean manufacturing action plans to support business growth
• Use DMAIC and other problem-solving tools to resolve work issues
• Support cost-out projects in manufacturing and assembly areas
• Provide hands-on support with setup, tooling, fixture selection, and troubleshooting
• Support special processes including heat treatment, plating, and welding
• Create and maintain process routings and setup instructions for parts and assemblies

Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Person per federal export control laws (citizen, national, permanent resident, or asylee/refugee)
• BS in Engineering or related technical field required
• 3+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing plant environment
• Experience with grinding, turning, and milling preferred (minimum 1 year)
• Strong foundation in core mechanical/manufacturing engineering principles
• Proficiency in extracting and analyzing data to inform business decisions
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt is a plus
• Skilled in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Demonstrated project management capability
• Strong team orientation with ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Experience with high-speed mechanical seals and mating rings is a plus

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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