Manufacturing Engineer: Optimize Processes & CNC Innovation

E.D. Etnyre & Co.; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Etnyre International is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to analyze and improve production processes in our Oregon, IL facility. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives across layout, equipment, and workflows to boost quality and efficiency.

The role requires a 4-year degree in engineering, experience in manufacturing environments, CNC programming, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related field preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with process improvement and analysis capabilities.
• Knowledge of production systems, capacity planning, and manufacturing data management.
• Experience with CNC programming (manual and software-based) required.
• Familiarity with quality systems and customer-driven quality requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and evaluate manufacturing processes to improve product quality, efficiency, and profitability.
• Develop and maintain continuous improvement programs focused on optimizing plant layout, equipment utilization, and workforce effectiveness.
• Identify and recommend capital investments, including equipment, tooling, jigs, and fixtures; support implementation of approved initiatives.
• Maintain accurate manufacturing data to support production and inventory control systems, including work centers, routings, standards, lead times, and capacity planning metrics.
• Review customer contract quality requirements and ensure compliance with applicable standards; assist in the development of quality procedures as needed.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align manufacturing processes, industrial engineering practices, and quality systems.
• Develop CNC programs for a variety of machines using both manual programming methods and software-based programming and nesting tools.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of departmental and organizational objectives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CNC programming

Nesting software

Job description

Etnyre International is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to analyze and improve production processes in our Oregon, IL facility. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives across layout, equipment, and workflows to boost quality and efficiency.

The role requires a 4-year degree in engineering, experience in manufacturing environments, CNC programming, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.