Manufacturing Engineer I - Production Support (Metal Fabrication)

Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions; Bloomingdale (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision coverage

Employer-paid life insurance

Short- and long-term disability保险

Generous paid time off and holiday pay

401(k) with employer match

Education support program

Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Bonus plan for all full-time employees

Job summary

Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I - Production Support (Metal Fabrication) to actively support production operations and drive process improvements on the shop floor.

Responsibilities include developing manufacturing processes, evaluating workflows, leading lean initiatives, training team members, and coordinating launches of new or revised products to meet budget and performance goals.

Qualifications

• 3+ years1 manufacturing or production environment experience, specific to Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles (Kaizen, 5S, line balancing, waste reduction, flow improvements).
• Hands-on support on the shop floor, working with operators and production teams.
• Background in process improvement, troubleshooting, and problem solving in manufacturing.
• Ability to analyze production issues and drive solutions through execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing processes by understanding product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.
• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and workflows to identify potential areas of improvement.
• Carry out process improvement, problem resolution, and project management.
• Improve manufacturing processes and methods for cost reduction, quality improvement and efficiency.
• Prepare and present plans for the above and coordinate deployment including training of team members.
• Perform research, design and development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods and production equipment.
• Coordinate the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, training team members, and evaluating results.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

Line balancing

Shop floor support

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor7s degree in Engineering

Tools

Fixtures & tooling

Work holding concepts

CAD/CAM tools

Job description

Description

AI is changing the world. Want to help build the technology behind it?

It starts with skilled people who assemble, test, and manufacture the equipment powering tomorrow's technology.

Join our team and help build advanced AI hardware used by leading companies around the world. Whether you're an assembler, machine operator, technician, quality inspector, or production professional, your work will directly contribute to shaping the future

Cadrex is searching for a Manufacturing Engineer I - Production Support (Metal Fabrication) who will play a highly hands‑on role supporting production operations and driving process improvements on the manufacturing floor.

Job Type

Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing processes by understanding product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors
• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and workflows to identify potential areas of improvement
• Carry out process improvement, problem resolution, and project management
• Improve manufacturing processes and methods for cost‑reduction, quality improvement and efficiency
• Prepare and present plans for the above and coordinate deployment including training of team members
• Perform research, design and development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods and production equipment
• Coordinate the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, training team members, and evaluating results
• Create processes and procedures to help the company meet budgetary goals as well as performance quotas
• Establish an effective and efficient work sequence
• Devise new solutions to existing manufacturing problems
• Design, develop and test sources and cost‑justify various tools, fixtures, machinery, and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods
• Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, safety, improved efficiency, and training opportunities

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing or production environment, specific to Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication
• Experience working with lean manufacturing principles (Kaizen, 5S, line balancing, waste reduction, flow improvements)
• Experience providing hands‑on support on the shop floor, working directly with operators and production teams
• Background in process improvement, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving in manufacturing
• Ability to analyze production issues and drive solutions through execution

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with fixtures, tooling, or work holding concepts in a manufacturing setting
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and communicate effectively with operations, engineering, and leadership teams
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering required

Location

Onsite

Schedule

M-F

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

CADREX’S CORE VALUES

Safety first, rising to the challenge, collaboration, accountability, and doing the right thing

Total Compensation Includes

• Health/dental/vision coverage
• Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short- and long‑term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay
• Monthly remote work stipend (for remote employees who qualify)
• 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%
• Education support program
• Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement
• Referral bonuses
• Bonus plan for all full‑time employees

About Us

CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. With locations in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey Mexico, CADREX offers numerous in‑house manufacturing capabilities, including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing, to effectively serve customers with lights‑out manufacturing capabilities for mid‑to‑high‑volume production. For more information, visit www.cadrex.com.

Cadrex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Salary Description

$70-90K

Notice of AI Use in Job Application Review

As part of our commitment in creating a fair, efficient, and consistent hiring process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) to help our recruiting teams organize, summarize, and analyze information provided by candidates, including resumes, application responses, and other materials submitted during the application process.AI may be used to identify patterns, highlight relevant skills, and experience, and assist in comparing a candidate’s qualifications with the requirement of a specific role. These tools are to improve efficiency and consistency while supporting more informed hiring decisions, which will ultimately be made by the hiring team.