Manufacturing Engineer

Jobot; Princeton (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

PTO

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our on-site team in Princeton, IL. The role emphasizes mechanical design, process development, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering with 3+ years in manufacturing, and proficiency in SolidWorks or AutoCAD to support drawing and product development activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in mechanical design, manufacturing/process engineering, and quality engineering.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar CAD software.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering principles.
• Experience with root cause analysis, Lean, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical design, CAD, drawings, and product development.
• Develop and improve manufacturing and production processes.
• Troubleshoot quality, design, and manufacturing issues.
• Support new product launches, tooling, fixtures, and process validation.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, cycle time, and cost.
• Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Operations teams.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

$95000 - $125000 per year | Princeton, IL | On-site | Permanent

Great opportunity for a well-rounded Engineering professional to join a industry leading manufacturing organization!

A bit about us:

Our client is a growing, family-owned industry-leading manufacturing company focused on providing innovative products! This is a perfect opportunity for an Engineering professional who wants to expand their skillset working in multiple aspects of the manufacturing process.

Why join us?

• $95K-$125K Salary
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• PTO
• Growth Opportunities

Job Details

Key Responsibilities:

• Support mechanical design, CAD, drawings, and product development.
• Develop and improve manufacturing and production processes.
• Troubleshoot quality, design, and manufacturing issues.
• Support new product launches, tooling, fixtures, and process validation.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, cycle time, and cost.
• Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Operations teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in mechanical design, manufacturing/process engineering, and quality engineering.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar CAD software.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering principles.
• Experience with root cause analysis, Lean, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Work Environment:

• Hands-on, on-site position within a manufacturing environment.
• Regular interaction with production equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Must be comfortable working on the production floor and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.