Manufacturing Engineer I

Komline Sanderson; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Komline-Barnes in Rockford, IL seeks a Manufacturing Engineer I to join our production team. You will create process sheets, inspect materials, and document changes while spending half your time on the factory floor.

Key skills include reading engineering drawings, QA experience, and familiarity with AutoCAD and SolidWorks. A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with 1–3 years in manufacturing is required; hands-on inspection of sheet metal fabrication is a plus.

Qualifications

• D365 required or experience
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• QA experience in manufacturing
• Purchase commodity inspection
• Fabrication inspection
• Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Create process sheets for manufacturing and assign raw materials to manufacturing items and process sheets.
• Review and compare original mechanical engineering drawings and specifications to the built product, documenting built changes through defined processes/procedures.
• Complete Factory Assurance Testing procedures and document results through defined process and procedures.
• Purchased commodity item inspection.
• 50% of the time on the production floor.
• Review engineering drawings and develop flat patterns for custom designed engineered equipment fabricated from sheet metal and plate. (level II).
• Review mechanical engineering drawings for accuracy prior to release for fabrications utilizing AutoCAD.

Skills

D365

Read engineering drawings

QA experience

Purchase commodity inspection

Fabrication inspection

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Welding experience

Welding certifications

Weld Inspection Certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar degree

1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

D365

Job description

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Manufacturing Engineer I

Full Time Komline-Barnes, Rockford, IL, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1356

About Komline

As a pioneering leader in advanced separation technologies, Komline has established a global reputation for engineering excellence. Through our combination of innovative design, cutting‑edge manufacturing capabilities, and decades of industry experience, we consistently deliver the highest quality equipment from our integrated manufacturing facilities. Serving our core markets of Water & Process, Agricultural & Renewables, and Industrials, we pride ourselves on providing comprehensive separation solutions precisely tailored to our clients' requirements. With a strong track record of strategic growth and acquisitions, Komline continues to expand its solution portfolio and technical capabilities while maintaining our commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction.

This Opportunity

Komline is a high‑growth private company with operations across ten locations in the US. With a strong track record of rapid expansion and strategic acquisitions, we are growing our team and seeking candidates who excel in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment to help drive our continued success.

The Manufacturing Engineer will assist with mechanical quality assurance, Visual Factory and vendor quality. management.

Responsibilities:

Level I

• Create process sheets for manufacturing and assign raw materials to manufacturing items and process sheets.
• Review and compare original mechanical engineering drawings and specifications to the built product, documenting built changes through defined processes/procedures.
• Complete Factory Assurance Testing procedures and document results through defined process and procedures.
• Purchased commodity item inspection.
• 50% of the time on the production floor.
• Review engineering drawings and develop flat patterns for custom designed engineered equipment fabricated from sheet metal and plate. (level II).
• Review mechanical engineering drawings for accuracy prior to release for fabrications utilizing AutoCAD

Level II

• All the above
• 25% of the time on the production floor.
• Review engineering drawings and develop flat patterns for custom designed engineered equipment fabricated from sheet metal and plate.
• Review mechanical engineering drawings for accuracy prior to release for fabrications utilizing AutoCAD and SolidWorks.

Required Skills

Level I

• D365
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• QA experience
• Purchase commodity inspection
• Fabrication inspection
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Skills a Plus

AutoCAD experience, minimum of 1 year.

Level II

• All of the above plus
• SolidWorks flat layout experience
• Welding experience
• Welding certifications
• Weld Inspection Certification

Education

Level I

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar degree.
• 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Level II

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar degree.