Manufacturing Engineer - Automation & Process Improvement

Accelera; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Vacation time and observed holidays

401(k) plan and ESOP participation

Job summary

Accelera in Bolingbrook, IL is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team on a 1st shift, full-time contract-to-hire basis. You will work at the center of automation, new product introduction, and manufacturing engineering, collaborating with leadership, supply chain, operations, and design teams.

The role focuses on improving manufacturing efficiency, cost control, delivery timelines, product quality, and workplace safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing or engineering.
• Strong analytical abilities with proven root-cause analysis.
• Proficiency with manufacturing data and analytical tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee manufacturing engineering initiatives across the full project lifecycle from concept to production.
• Develop and implement production machinery, workflows, SOPs and work instructions.
• Improve operational output by streamlining processes and reducing waste.
• Evaluate technical documentation for engineering requirements and feasibility.
• Act as manufacturing representative in design meetings to guide product lifecycle.
• Contribute to successful product rollouts by improving process reliability and manufacturability.
• Determine capital equipment needs and plan for new manufacturing technologies.
• Drive process optimization and equipment upgrades across manufacturing assets.
• Create fixtures, tooling, and error-proofing to maintain a safe workplace.
• Engage in DFM, FMEA, Process Mapping, 8‑Step Problem Solving, and Quality Control Plans.

Skills

Data analysis

Root-cause analysis

Manufacturing improvements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAM/CAD software

Job description

Accelera in Bolingbrook, IL is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team on a 1st shift, full-time contract-to-hire basis. You will work at the center of automation, new product introduction, and manufacturing engineering, collaborating with leadership, supply chain, operations, and design teams.

The role focuses on improving manufacturing efficiency, cost control, delivery timelines, product quality, and workplace safety.