Manufacturing Engineer 3 - 118345-1

Cullerton Group; Pontiac (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Health insurance

401(k)

Holiday pay

Job summary

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 comprehensive benefits and a pay rate of $42 per hour.

The engineer will support process improvement, validation, and daily operations in a machining environment, balancing 70% hands-on shop floor work with 30% office engineering tasks. Strong drawing interpretation and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required with 5–7 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing or machining environments and process validation.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support daily manufacturing operations through process troubleshooting, improvement, and validation on the shop floor.
• Conduct time, motion, and method studies to evaluate efficiency and identify improvements.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to validate new processes and prototypes.
• Interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics, and specs to ensure quality and reliability.
• Analyze data, prepare reports, and develop process documentation and layouts.
• Perform hands-on prototype validation and assist with equipment troubleshooting.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

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.