Manufacturing Engineer: Process Optimization, CAD & Lean

L&T Technology Services; Pontiac (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

L&T Technology Services in Pontiac, IL is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support manufacturing and machining operations. You will analyze processes, develop layouts and routing plans to boost productivity and efficiency.

The ideal candidate reads engineering drawings, uses CAD software, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and quality across production lines.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience in manufacturing and/or machining environments.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
• Proficiency with CAD or related engineering software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong teamwork and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing processes, production methods, workflow, and equipment utilization.
• Conduct time, motion, and method studies to establish standard production rates.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, quality, and processes.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Develop manufacturing layouts, workflow diagrams, routing plans, and material-handling processes.
• Support production planning based on workforce capabilities, machine capacity, and production schedules.
• Review production records, worker logs, processing sheets, and quality documentation.
• Monitor manufacturing and machining operations to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Analyze production data and prepare reports, charts, graphs, and process documentation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to resolve production issues.
• Identify bottlenecks, process deviations, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support initiatives related to productivity improvement, cost reduction, quality improvement, and process efficiency.
• Use CAD and other engineering software to create or modify sketches, layouts, and engineering drawings.

Skills

Blueprint reading

CAD software

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Tools

CAD software

Job description

L&T Technology Services in Pontiac, IL is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support manufacturing and machining operations. You will analyze processes, develop layouts and routing plans to boost productivity and efficiency.

The ideal candidate reads engineering drawings, uses CAD software, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and quality across production lines.