Manufacturing Engineers

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 seeks Manufacturing Engineers to join our well-established Vernon Hills, Illinois manufacturing division located about 30 miles north of Chicago and 30 miles south of Kenosha, Wisconsin. We’re a small-medium sized division of our solid, privately held, global company that innovates and manufactures a high volume of metal parts for automotive, aerospace, off‑highway, and other industries. Our proven quality and safety are driven through our ISO 14001, QMS and IATF registered processes.

You’ll Have

• Generous PTO supporting our work‑life balance culture.
• Competitive compensation package with annual bonus potential, attractive benefits including 401k match with full vesting, and tuition reimbursement.
• Stable foundation and supportive environment to grow your career and be involved with innovative ideas.
• Collaborative culture with skilled cross‑functional technical teams.
• Approachable, positive, knowledgeable leaders across all departments.
• Smaller company culture sharing the best technical and benefits resources of our global company.

This position is NOT eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Summary

Manufacturing Engineers lead the transition from new product development to manufacturing, providing daily manufacturing support for existing products, and for developing, implementing and improving processes and machinery and equipment performance. This position drives continuous improvement through operational efficiencies and innovative engineering solutions. Successful candidates will be committed to the highest level of integrity and bring a hands‑on approach to dailyoperations. We offer on‑going training with a collaborative technical team.

Essential Duties

• Plan, design, and coordinate integration of machinery and equipment into manufacturing process, using engineering principles.
• Develop and write equipment specifications, performance requirements, cost analysis, and proposal for integrating machining and equipment.
• Design fixtures, gages, custom machines, and other equipment using Solidworks. Purchase tooling and fittings. Collaborate with Corporate Technical Center.
• Develop manufacturing quotes from initial RFQ through final costing; contact and compare suppliers.
• Recommend improvements in method, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions.
• Develop models of alternate processing methods to test feasibility of new applications of system components and recommend implementation of improved procedures.
• Optimize manufacturing processes to provide sustainable gains in cost effectiveness and product performance through capital projects, statistical analysis, designed experiments, and procedural changes.
• Support production by troubleshooting and providing solutions to fix or improve machinery, conveyors, and custom machines, including robotic systems. Communicate with operators.
• Identify, analyze and resolve tool and machine failures; work with AI to create scripts identifying correct failure modes.
• Create, maintain and analyze Power Automate and Power BI reports for optimum production impact.
• Create and deliver PowerPoint presentations for customers and internal leadership
• Participate in safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent work experience with machining and/or tool making.
• 1-5+ years experience, or related internships, in a metals manufacturing related industry.
• Experience working with SolidWorks or AutoCad.
• Outstanding analytical skills and ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and other documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Knowledge of production machinery in a metals manufacturing environment.
• Confident ability to communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, and employees.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Excellent computer skills with MS applications and Outlook.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations.
• Self‑motivated with a desire to learn, contribute, and continuously improve performance.
• Must be able to work independently but also collaborate and communicate well with others.