Manufacturing Engineer

HOERBIGER Automatisierungstechnik Holding GmbH; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supportive environment

Inclusive workplace

Benefits package

Job summary

HOERBIGER Automatisierungstechnik Holding GmbH in the United States (Deublin facility, Waukegan, IL) is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support production, quality, and continuous improvement through lean methods. You will collaborate with design and product engineers to translate requirements into robust assembly methods and optimize equipment layouts.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least two years of manufacturing engineering experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required; Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial preferred.
• Minimum of two years of Manufacturing Engineering experience preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures; write reports and communicate with managers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design and product engineers to consider requirements from release to production.
• Resolve daily production issues with technical problem-solving.
• Develop tooling, equipment and production lines as needed.
• Implement best practices to improve safety, production rates and quality of output.
• Analyze workflow, time study, space requirements, and equipment layout to reduce waste.
• Maintain process engineering instructions and standardized work; perform time studies.

Skills

Technical reading

Data analysis

Technical writing

Presentation skills

Mathematics basics

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

The Manufacturing Engineer performs all functions of production support, quality control, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes by applying lean manufacturing philosophy. The engineer will also be responsible for conducting experiments, tests, and analysis in a laboratory setting to support the development of new products or technologies. Manufacturing processes include machining, lapping and assembly.

How you will make a difference

• Work with design and product engineers to ensure all products and system requirements are considered from the initial product release to the final production release. Design assembly methods and procedures for new products.
• Utilize technical problem-solving skills to resolve any daily production issues.
• Develop and design tooling, equipment and production lines as needed.
• Develop and drive implementation of best practices, routines, and innovative solutions to improve safety, production rates and quality of output.
• Optimize manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow with time study, space requirements, and equipment layout, minimizing work motion, and eliminating production waste.
• Implement and maintain process engineering instructions and standardized work instructions, including time study for all manufacturing processes.
• Keep equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; establish PM to improve equipment reliability.
• Conduct tests and trials in the laboratory environment according to established protocols and standards. Document and record experimental data accurately and meticulously; analyze experimental results using various tools and techniques.

What you should be good at

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required, Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering preferred.
• Reading, analyzing and interpreting technical procedures. Writing reports and business correspondence. Presenting information effectively and responding to questions from groups of managers.
• Utilizing mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Appling concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Interpretation of an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.

What you can look forward to

• Professional Development: Educational assistance programs and opportunities for career growth.
• Supportive Environment: A stable, team-based culture that values collaboration and innovation.
• Inclusive Workplace: Join a company committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a culture of belonging.
• Comprehensive Benefits: 401(k) plan with matching contributions, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), FSA and HSA options. Generous PTO and paid holidays for a healthy work-life balance.
• Compensation: The pay range for this exempt position is $71,739 to $107,608. Pay will be based on qualifications and experience.
• Location: This role is based at the Deublin Company facility in Waukegan, IL and works onsite. Local candidates encouraged to apply; no relocation benefits offered for this role.

Who we are

Hoerbiger Rotary Solutions/Deublin Company is the leading manufacturer of Rotating Unions and Electrical Slip Rings- devices that allow the transfer of pressurized fluid or electricity from a stationary source into rotating machinery. Deublin spans the world with 13 offices including 5 manufacturing plants and wholly owned subsidiaries in Austria, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Poland, Singapore, Spain, United Kingdom and United States. In Waukegan, the award-winning, ISO 9001-certified manufacturing plant, comprises approximately 200,000 sq. ft. accommodating administration, sales, marketing, Engineering, manufacturing, research, and development as well as a complete training facility.

Join our global team of over 6,000 colleagues and make a difference every day. Contribute to innovative solutions that save lives, reduce emissions, and drive progress in key industries like energy, automotive, and safety technology. Guided by our core values—Pioneering Spirit, Courage, Fairness, and Closeness—we are ENABLING CHANGE. FOR A BETTER TOMORROW. With opportunities to grow, learn, and collaborate across 43 countries and more than 133 locations, you’ll be part of a culture that values your ideas and your impact. Ready to make a difference? Apply today and become part of our journey. #youmakeadifference

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