Manufacturing Process Engineer — Tooling & Production Flow

OTTO Engineering, Inc.; Carpentersville (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing Bonus

Vacation 80

Job summary

OTTO Engineering, Inc. in Carpentersville, IL, is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer for our Communications division. You will develop manufacturing methods and tooling, coordinate with engineering and production, and drive multiple projects from concept to production.

The role emphasizes design of jigs, wiring, basic electronics, and programming for rugged communication systems. We value practical shop experience and proactive communication to keep schedules on track.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a manufacturing engineer or equivalent.
• Machine Shop/machine building experience preferred.
• Experience in basic electronics, wiring, and programming preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish design concept for jigs and fixtures from production drawings.
• Make design changes to tooling to improve quality and reduce cycle time.
• Prepare layouts, BOMs, ECNs, detail drawings (CAD preferred).
• Assemble and debug mechanisms.
• Order purchased components for in-house design mechanisms.
• Coordinate with machine shop to fabricate components.
• Train production personnel to safely operate equipment.
• Develop process flowcharts and write process specifications for equipment.
• Support production line and help implement new products to manufacturing.
• Design, build, program and debug controller boxes on in-house equipment.
• Provide tooling cost estimates for quotations to customers.
• Determine project schedules and milestones; communicate status to management.
• Coordinate multiple projects efficiently with internal resources.
• Supervise and provide guidance to designers, drafters and technicians.
• Assist MRB with Discrepant Material Reports and part analysis.

Skills

Machine shop experience

Basic electronics

Wiring

Programming

Tools

CAD

Job description

OTTO Engineering, Inc. in Carpentersville, IL, is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer for our Communications division. You will develop manufacturing methods and tooling, coordinate with engineering and production, and drive multiple projects from concept to production.

The role emphasizes design of jigs, wiring, basic electronics, and programming for rugged communication systems. We value practical shop experience and proactive communication to keep schedules on track.