Manufacturing Engineer

gpac; Paris (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac in East Central, IL is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to boost production efficiency and drive continuous improvement on the shop floor. You will work hands-on with production teams to implement tooling, fixtures, and process improvements that enhance quality and throughput while supporting safety standards.

Collaborating with production, quality, and engineering, you will translate engineering ideas into practical, on-the-floor solutions that deliver measurable results and align with

Qualifications

• Hands-on problem-solving skills to diagnose and fix process issues on the shop floor.
• Strong presence on the production floor enabling quick reaction to abnormalities.
• Experience with Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies to drive efficiencies.
• Knowledge of quality systems and the ability to apply them on the manufacturing line.
• Ability to turn engineering ideas into practical, real-world solutions.

Responsibilities

• Improve manufacturing processes, workflows, and production efficiency.
• Develop and implement jigs, fixtures, tooling, and manufacturing solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and CI principles.
• Troubleshoot production and quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to improve safety, quality, and throughput.
• Support process standardization and quality management system requirements.

Skills

Hands-on problem-solving

Production floor

Lean/CI knowledge

Job description

East Central, IL | Manufacturing & Process Improvement

Are you a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and making an impact on the manufacturing floor?

We're looking for a practical, results-driven Manufacturing Engineer to improve production efficiency, strengthen quality, and support continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do

• Improve manufacturing processes, workflows, and production efficiency.
• Develop and implement jigs, fixtures, tooling, and manufacturing solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and CI principles.
• Troubleshoot production and quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to improve safety, quality, and throughput.
• Support process standardization and quality management system requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• Manufacturing engineering experience in an industrial or fabrication environment.
• Hands-on problem-solving skills and a strong presence on the production floor.
• Experience with metal fabrication, tooling, jigs, fixtures, or manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
• A practical mindset with the ability to turn engineering ideas into real-world results.

Ready to make manufacturing better?

If you enjoy working directly with production teams, solving technical challenges, and seeing the results of your work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.