Manufacturing Engineer — Innovate, Optimize & Automate

Precision Resource, Inc.; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Annual bonus potential

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Precision Resource, Inc. in Vernon Hills, IL seeks Manufacturing Engineers to join our established manufacturing division north of Chicago.

You will lead transitions from NPD to manufacturing, support existing products, and drive process and equipment improvements. You’ll collaborate with cross‑functional teams, design fixtures and tooling with SolidWorks, develop equipment specs and cost estimates, and analyze data to achieve cost and quality targets.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1–5+ years in metals manufacturing or related internships.
• Experience with SolidWorks or AutoCad.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills; ability to interpret drawings and specs.
• Effective communication with customers, suppliers and team members.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and coordinate integration of machinery into manufacturing processes.
• Develop equipment specifications, performance requirements, and cost analyses.
• Design fixtures and tooling using SolidWorks; source tooling and fittings.
• Prepare manufacturing quotes and supplier comparisons.
• Suggest improvements to methods, equipment, and procedures.
• Model alternate processing methods and test feasibility of new applications.
• Optimize processes for cost efficiency and product performance through capital projects and DOE.
• Support production by troubleshooting machinery and conveying issues to operators.
• Identify and resolve tool/machine failures; collaborate with AI/script-driven diagnostics.
• Create and analyze Power BI reports for production insights; prepare customer and leadership presentations.
• Participate in safety initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Reading drawings

Effective communication

Problem solving

Education

BS Degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCad

Job description

Precision Resource, Inc. in Vernon Hills, IL seeks Manufacturing Engineers to join our established manufacturing division north of Chicago.

You will lead transitions from NPD to manufacturing, support existing products, and drive process and equipment improvements. You’ll collaborate with cross‑functional teams, design fixtures and tooling with SolidWorks, develop equipment specs and cost estimates, and analyze data to achieve cost and quality targets.