Manufacturing Engineer Levels I-II

Komline-Barnes; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Komline-Barnes is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support quality assurance on the production floor in Rockford, IL. The role involves Visual Factory and vendor quality management, and requires CAD experience with AutoCAD and SolidWorks.

Level I focuses on process sheets, drawing reviews, and QA procedures, with Level II expanding to welding and flat layout work. Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering and 1–5 years of experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Level I QA and engineering drawings reading experience required.
• Experience reviewing drawings for fabrications and documenting changes.
• General manufacturing and fabrication inspection knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Create process sheets for manufacturing and assign materials.
• Review drawings to verify built product against specs.
• Conduct Factory Assurance Testing and document results.
• Inspect purchased commodity items.
• 50% time on the production floor.
• Develop flat patterns from drawings using AutoCAD (Level II).
• Review drawings for accuracy prior to fabrication.

Skills

Reading drawings

QA experience

Manufacturing knowledge

process documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Microsoft D365

Job description

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

• 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.

Requirements

Level I

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, industrial. or similar degree.
• 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Microsoft D365
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• QA experience
• Purchase commodity inspection
• Fabrication inspection

Level II

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar degree.
• 3-5 years of experience.
• SolidWorks experience and SolidWorks flat layout experience
• Welding experience, Welding certifications, and or a Weld Inspection Certification