Manufacturing Engineer 5 (1st Shift)

EPITEC; Pontiac (IL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO & 401K

Job summary

EPITEC is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to support fuel injector assembly and testing operations in a 100% onsite Pontiac facility. The role emphasizes APQP development, process improvement, and data-driven problem solving across manufacturing and quality teams.

You will lead root-cause investigations, create Process Flows, PFMEAs, and Control Plans, and drive efficiency through time-and-motion studies and layout optimizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum of five years of Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• Experience creating and facilitating APQP elements, including Process Flows, Control Plans, and PFMEAs.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Experience facilitating virtual and in-person cross-functional meetings.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and engineering reports.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working as a Manufacturing Engineer, Assembly Engineer, or in a comparable engineering role.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot assembly equipment and support resolution of manufacturing issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for assembly and production processes.
• Investigate first-test-pass failures, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Create, maintain, and facilitate APQP elements, including PFMEAs, Process Flows, and Control Plans.
• Analyze manufacturing data and quality metrics to identify trends and improvements.
• Conduct time and motion studies to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Review drawings, blueprints, and technical documentation for accuracy.
• Recommend improvements to methods, layouts, and material handling.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings with quality, manufacturing, engineering, and operations.
• Manage priorities across multiple projects while supporting production needs.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing process documentation and quality deliverables.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer 5
Location: Pontiac, Illinois
Job Type: Contract
Schedule: Onsite; Monday through Friday, first shift (7:00 AM to 3:30 PM) with some flexibility in start time.
Pay Range: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour

Job Description

• Support fuel injector assembly and testing operations by providing manufacturing engineering expertise focused on production, quality, safety, and process improvement. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting manufacturing environments, facilitating APQP activities, and driving process improvements within assembly operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot assembly equipment and support the resolution of manufacturing-related issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for assembly and production processes.
• Investigate first-test-pass failures, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Create, maintain, and facilitate APQP elements, including Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, and PFMEAs.
• Analyze manufacturing data, quality metrics, and production reports to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Conduct time and motion studies to improve efficiency, productivity, and manufacturing performance.
• Review engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Recommend improvements to manufacturing methods, equipment layouts, workflows, and material handling processes.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings with quality, manufacturing, engineering, and operations teams.
• Manage priorities across multiple projects while supporting ongoing production requirements.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing process documentation and quality deliverables.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of five years of Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• Experience creating and facilitating APQP elements, including Process Flows, Control Plans, and PFMEAs.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Experience facilitating virtual and in-person cross-functional meetings.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and engineering reports.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working as a Manufacturing Engineer, Assembly Engineer, or in a comparable engineering role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Assembly and test manufacturing experience.
• Experience supporting high-volume production environments.
• Experience troubleshooting assembly equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with CAD or other engineering software applications.

Why This Role?

• Gain exposure to complex fuel injector manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Develop expertise across both manufacturing and assembly operations while partnering with quality and operations teams.
• Play a key role in process development, quality improvement, and risk mitigation efforts supporting critical fuel system components.

Work Environment

• 100% onsite in Pontiac, Illinois.
• Monday through Friday, first-shift schedule.
• Office environment located within a manufacturing facility.
• Regular collaboration with manufacturing engineers, test engineers, quality teams, and operations personnel.
• Company-provided equipment.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO & 401K
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