Manufacturing Engineer: Automation & Process Improvement

CEO Inc.; Antioch (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Forward-Thinking Culture

Professional Growth

Meaningful Contribution

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Illinois is looking for a Mid-Senior level Manufacturing Engineer to lead automation initiatives and enhance production processes. Candidates should have at least a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 4+ years’ experience in manufacturing engineering. This full-time role offers opportunities for professional growth and meaningful contributions to efficiency and product quality.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands‑on experience in manufacturing engineering, automation, or process improvement.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and modern automation technologies.
• Solid project management background with strong cross‑team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage automation initiatives, ensuring smooth integration.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to bring new products from concept to production.
• Analyze workflows to uncover bottlenecks and implement cost-saving solutions.
• Support production teams in maintaining quality and compliance.
• Create and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and process documentation.

Skills

Automation

Lean

Six Sigma

Project management

Collaboration

CAD proficiency

Analytical problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

A leading manufacturing company in Illinois is looking for a Mid-Senior level Manufacturing Engineer to lead automation initiatives and enhance production processes. Candidates should have at least a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 4+ years’ experience in manufacturing engineering. This full-time role offers opportunities for professional growth and meaningful contributions to efficiency and product quality.