Manufacturing Engineer: Drive Process Optimization

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Fulton (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short-term incentive program

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Timken is seeking a Product Manufacturing Engineer to support and enhance manufacturing operations, optimize production processes, and evaluate designs for manufacturability. The role serves as a technical liaison between the plant, customers, and industry partners, leading process development and equipment upgrade projects.

The position demands a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, strong problem-solving, and hands-on manufacturing experience, with SAP proficiency and CAD familiarity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or related field).
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Effective communication skills—verbal, written, and presentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to work in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
• 2 years of relevant engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with solid modeling and CAD software.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to ensure efficient, high-quality manufacturing of new and existing products.
• Analyze product designs to improve manufacturability, reduce costs, and increase production capacity.
• Lead and support projects involving process development, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including routings, bills of materials, and work instructions within SAP.
• Apply engineering principles to design and validate new product applications and modifications.
• Conduct and document engineering analyses and testing to ensure product performance and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to engineering standards, quality systems, and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges and meet customer requirements.
• Represent Timken in customer meetings, providing technical presentations and product expertise.
• Travel to customer sites as needed to support product applications and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

MS Office

Hands-on

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

SAP

Job description

Timken is seeking a Product Manufacturing Engineer to support and enhance manufacturing operations, optimize production processes, and evaluate designs for manufacturability. The role serves as a technical liaison between the plant, customers, and industry partners, leading process development and equipment upgrade projects.

The position demands a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, strong problem-solving, and hands-on manufacturing experience, with SAP proficiency and CAD familiarity.