Manufacturing Engineer

Fastenal Co.; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fastenal Co. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for our Loves Park, IL facility. You will provide technical support to manufacturing, engineering, quality, heat treat and customer service departments, focusing on tooling design, process troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, strong communication, and proficiency with CAD tools. The position offers full-time hours, weekend-free schedule, and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; strong organizational skills.
• Self-motivated, customer-service oriented, able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Design tooling for cold/hot heading, secondary processes and gauging.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing processes, machinery, tooling and gauging.
• Recommend tooling materials, speeds, feeds and equipment setup.
• Research capital equipment upgrades; justify purchases.
• Suggest methods to reduce costs and improve quality.
• Assist with quoting and costing activities.
• Support continuous improvement programs.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent written and oral comms

Motivated, self-directed

Organizational skills

Strong math aptitude

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Teamwork and independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor/AutoCAD

Job description

Position Details - Manufacturing Engineer

Job ID 638383

Title Manufacturing Engineer

Type Full-time

Location Loves Park, IL61111

Departments Quality/Engineering

Date Published October 6, 2026

End Date 10-16-2026

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer

5800 Industrial Ave, Loves Park, IL 61111

IL180 Manufacturing Facility

Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 4:00pm

OVERVIEW:

Working as Full-time Manufacturing Engineer, you will provide technical support to manufacturing, engineering, quality, heat treat and customer service departments.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Designing tooling for cold/hot heading, secondary processes and gaging
• Troubleshooting manufacturing processes, machinery, tooling and gaging
• Initiating recommendations for tooling materials, speeds, feeds and equipment setup
• Researching capital appropriations for manufacturing equipment upgrades and replacements
• Providing effective recommendations for the improvement of operational methods to reduce manufacturing costs and improve product quality
• Assisting with quoting and costing activities
• Promoting and implementing continuous improvement programs

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess or are working towards a bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite
• Highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented
• Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
• Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
• Exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills
• Exhibit strong orientation toward continuous improvement
• Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
• Work independently as well as in a team environment
• Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
• Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)

PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experiencing using CAD (Solidworks/AutoDesk, Inventor)

ABOUT US:

Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.

As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.

FULL-TIME BENEFITS:

Fastenal offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. This package includes Health, Life, Long Term Disability, and Dental Insurance, in addition to, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 401(k) with an employer contribution.

COMPENSATION:

The base pay range for this position is $45,000 - 75,000. In addition to base pay, this position is also eligible for a bonus and/or commission.