Manufacturing Engineer: Automation & Process Innovator

NTN Bearing of America; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k)

Job summary

AMERICAN NTN BEARING MANUFACTURING in Elgin, IL is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to maintain, improve, and streamline production equipment. This hands-on role requires mechanical aptitude and modern computer skills to support line efficiency and equipment reliability.

You will work with production technicians and other departments to troubleshoot issues, install and retire line equipment, and implement improvements across high-volume manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• Ability to read/write mechanical drawings with GD&T.
• Proficient with hand/power tools and precision measurement.
• Experience in C++, CNC programming/CAM preferred.
• 2D/3D CAD experience; SolidWorks a plus.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Strong communication skills, oral and written.
• Metalworking and automation knowledge beneficial.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Provide long term solutions to production issues using data analysis, prototyping, and trial/error.
• Assist with new line equipment installation and removal/disposal.
• Collaborate with technicians and other departments to resolve equipment issues.
• Troubleshoot automated production machinery and identify root causes.
• Assist with high skill machine repairs with engineers and technicians.
• Coordinate with external vendors for repairs outside internal scope.
• Assist with projects and simple design/implementation tasks.
• Understand and modify detailed equipment layouts.
• Manage priorities and multi-task efficiently.
• Create training documents for new/revised processes.
• Learn line processes with Changeover group.

Skills

C++

CNC programming

CAD (SolidWorks)

GD&T

Measurement tools

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

OSHA safety

Japanese (optional)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AMERICAN NTN BEARING MANUFACTURING in Elgin, IL is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to maintain, improve, and streamline production equipment. This hands-on role requires mechanical aptitude and modern computer skills to support line efficiency and equipment reliability.

You will work with production technicians and other departments to troubleshoot issues, install and retire line equipment, and implement improvements across high-volume manufacturing environments.