Manufacturing Engineer 3

Cullerton Group; Pontiac (IL); Sur place; USD 48 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Health insurance

401k

Holiday pay

Résumé du poste

Cullerton Group is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer 3 for a 12-month, 100% onsite role in Pontiac, IL. The position runs Monday–Friday, first shift (7:00 AM–3:00 PM) with an hourly rate of $42 plus full benefits, including vision, dental, health insurance, 401k, and holiday pay.

The engineer will split time between hands-on shop floor work and office-based tasks, focusing on process improvement, validation, and daily production operations in a machining environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
• 5–7 years of manufacturing engineering experience
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing or machining environments
• Ability to read engineering drawings and blueprints

Responsabilités

• Support process improvement, validation, and daily production operations on the shop floor.
• Conduct time, motion, and method studies to improve production efficiency.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to validate processes and prototypes.
• Interpret drawings and specifications to ensure manufacturing quality and reliability.
• Assist with production planning and continuous improvement initiatives.

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Outils

CAD

Description du poste

Cullerton Group has a new opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer 3 in Pontiac, IL. The work will be performed 100% onsite, Monday–Friday, first shift (7:00 AM–3:00 PM). This is a 12-month position that can lead to permanent employment with our client. Compensation is 42/hr+ full benefits (vision, dental, health insurance, 401k, and holiday pay).

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer 3 will support manufacturing process improvement, validation, and daily production operations within a manufacturing and machining environment. This engineer will work closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to troubleshoot manufacturing processes, validate prototypes, and implement process improvements. The role involves approximately 70% hands-on shop floor and laboratory work and 30% office-based engineering activities, including process analysis, testing reports, and prototype design. The ideal candidate will have strong manufacturing engineering experience, technical problem-solving skills, and the ability to interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily manufacturing operations through process troubleshooting, improvement, and validation on the shop floor.
• Conduct time, motion, and method studies to evaluate production efficiency, establish standard production rates, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with production and quality engineering teams to validate new manufacturing processes, process changes (PCNs), and prototype designs.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and technical specifications to ensure manufacturing quality and reliability.
• Analyze manufacturing data, prepare testing reports, and develop workflow diagrams, floor layouts, and process documentation.
• Perform hands-on prototype validation and support manufacturing equipment troubleshooting in shop floor and laboratory environments.
• Review production records, worker logs, and quality documentation to ensure compliance with established standards.
• Assist with production planning, machine utilization, material handling, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5–7 years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering or a related field.
• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing or machining environment.
• Experience with manufacturing process improvement, troubleshooting, and process validation.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency in engineering software applications, including Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools.
• Ability to create engineering sketches, perform technical calculations, and analyze manufacturing data.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work 100% onsite in Pontiac, IL, primarily in a shop floor and laboratory environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with prototype design, testing, and validation.
• Experience conducting time studies, motion studies, and manufacturing efficiency assessments.
• Familiarity with Process Change Notices (PCNs), manufacturing process documentation, and quality validation.
• Experience supporting production and quality engineering teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Background in heavy equipment, industrial machinery, or precision machining operations.
• Experience developing manufacturing layouts, workflow diagrams, and process improvement reports.

Why This Role?

This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful manufacturing engineering projects supporting a global leader in heavy machinery and industrial manufacturing. Engineers will gain hands‑on exposure to manufacturing process optimization, prototype validation, and production engineering while collaborating with experienced technical teams. Cullerton Group provides a professional environment with growth potential and opportunities for long‑term career development.