Manufacturing Engineer

Link Technical Talent; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Career progression

Overtime pay

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Link Technical Talent is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Peoria, IL to optimize shop floor processes and improve output through hands-on engineering and cross-functional collaboration.

You will review drawings, apply Lean, 5S and Kaizen methods, and partner with quality and production teams to deliver reliable, high-quality manufacturing outcomes.

The role offers growth, a strong benefits package, and long-term career progression within a market-leading manufacturer.

Qualifications

• Experience in Manufacturing Engineering within a production environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement techniques.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical support to manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams.
• Identify, analyze, and improve manufacturing processes using Lean, 5S, and Kaizen methodologies.
• Interpret engineering drawings to support production and troubleshooting.
• Assist with production planning, manpower, and equipment requirements to meet schedules.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Engineering drawings

Lean manufacturing

5S

Problem solving

Communication skills

Job description

$90,000 – $120,000 + Bonus + Career Progression + Paid Overtime + Excellent Company Benefits

Are you a Manufacturing Engineer looking to join a market-leading organization offering long-term progression, excellent benefits, and specialist training in a technically interesting manufacturing sector?

On offer is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in optimizing manufacturing processes within a growing manufacturing environment, working closely with cross-functional teams to improve efficiency, quality, and production output.

This company has a fantastic reputation in their industry and offers an unrivalled benefits package. Their current President started off as an Intern and is just one of many success stories within the business. They are now looking to bring in a Manufacturing Engineer who can grow with the company long-term.

In this role, you will be a hands‑on engineer working directly on the shop floor, supporting assembly and test operations while identifying and solving real‑world manufacturing challenges. You will be responsible for reviewing and improving existing processes using lean manufacturing techniques, interpreting engineering drawings, and ensuring products are built to customer and quality standards.

This role would suit a Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys being hands‑on, solving problems on the shop floor, and is looking to join a stable, well‑renowned manufacturer offering long‑term progression and excellent benefits.

The Role:

• Provide hands‑on technical support to manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams
• Identify, analyze, and improve manufacturing processes using Lean, 5S, and Kaizen methodologies
• Interpret engineering drawings to support production and troubleshooting
• Assist with production planning, manpower, and equipment requirements to meet schedules

The Person:

• Experience in Manufacturing Engineering within a production environment
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement techniques
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills

Key Words:

Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer, Electrical Manufacturing, Assembly, Testing, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, Continuous Improvement, Shop Floor, Process Improvement, Engineering Drawings, Electrical Drawings, Mechanical Drawings, Industrial Engineering, Production Support, Peoria, Illinois