Mechanical Engineer- 2nd Shift (PPG#337708)

Barton Staffing Solutions, Inc.; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Barton Staffing Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for its 2nd shift operations.

The role focuses on hands-on troubleshooting of production challenges, optimizing manufacturing processes and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. The Mechanical Engineer will partner with Production, Quality, and Maintenance to resolve technical issues, improve equipment performance, reduce downtime, and ensure consistent product quality.

Qualifications

• Hands-on engineer with ability to troubleshoot production challenges.
• Experience in optimizing manufacturing processes and driving continuous improvement.
• Ability to work with Production, Quality and Maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on engineering support to second-shift manufacturing operations, troubleshooting equipment, tooling, mechanical, electrical and process issues.
• Lead investigations into recurring production challenges and implement corrective actions.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase productivity and product quality.
• Analyze production data to identify trends and optimize equipment effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Maintenance to improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Support new product launches, process validations, engineering changes, and new equipment installations.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing procedures, work instructions and engineering documentation.
• Conduct root cause analysis and coordinate corrective and preventive actions for manufacturing and quality issues.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Troubleshooting

Manufacturing optimization

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Salary: $82,000-$100,000/yr (Depending on Experience) Schedule: 2nd Shift Monday-Friday, 2:00 PM-10:30 PM Position Overview

An established company specializing in end-to-end electronics manufacturing materials and solutions is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for its 2nd shift operations.

This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who enjoys troubleshooting production challenges, optimizing manufacturing processes, and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The Mechanical Engineer will serve as the primary engineering resource during second shift, partnering with Production, Quality, and Maintenance to resolve technical issues, improve equipment performance, reduce downtime, and ensure consistent product quality.

This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of manufacturing challenges while contributing to operational efficiency, cost reduction, and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on engineering support to second-shift manufacturing operations, troubleshooting equipment, tooling, mechanical, electrical, and process-related issues.


• Lead investigations into recurring production challenges and implement effective corrective actions.


• Identify and implement process improvements to increase productivity, reduce waste, and improve product quality.


• Analyze production data to identify trends, improve equipment effectiveness, and optimize manufacturing performance.


• Collaborate with Maintenance to improve equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and support preventive maintenance initiatives.


• Support new product launches, process validations, engineering changes, and new equipment installations.


• Develop, update, and maintain manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and engineering documentation.


• Conduct root cause analysis and coordinate corrective and preventive actions for manufacturing and quality issues.


• Drive scrap reduction, yield improvement, throughput optimization, and cost-reduction initiatives.


• Work closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to resolve operational challenges and maintain efficient workflows.


• Support quality system requirements, audits, and compliance with established manufacturing procedures.


• Communicate critical production, safety, and quality concerns to the appropriate teams and management.