Manufacturing Engineer

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

Job summary

gpac LLC seeks a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to boost production efficiency, strengthen quality, and support continuous improvement on the factory floor in East Central, IL. You’ll translate engineering ideas into practical solutions that deliver measurable results.

You’ll collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to standardize processes, implement tooling and fixtures, and advance Lean/CI initiatives across manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Hands-on engineering on the factory floor to resolve issues.
• Experience improving manufacturing processes and throughput.
• Knowledge of Lean and continuous improvement methodologies.

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 presence

Lean/CI experience

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.

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.