Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer: Lead Equipment & Lean Projects

Advastar, Inc; Sycamore (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

PTO

Job summary

Advastar, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer – Mechanical in Sycamore, IL to own process design and optimize equipment across stamping, coating, and assembly lines. This hands-on role reports to plant leadership and includes capital-project ownership to improve performance while maintaining quality.

You will lead cross-functional teams, drive standard work, and train teams on new processes. Expect travel up to 10% as needed to support manufacturing improvements across the facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 10+ years designing manufacturing equipment, tooling, and fixtures.
• Extensive 3D CAD design experience.
• Hands-on experience with CNC, punch presses, fiber lasers, robotics, and PLCs.
• Equipment programming experience (lasers, robots, sensors, PLCs).
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Six Sigma.
• Experience with facility layout, process design, PFMEA, and DOE.
• Track record leading cross-functional teams to project completion.
• Comfortable communicating from shop floor to executive level.
• Up to 10% travel.

Responsibilities

• Own process design and equipment selection for stamping, laser cutting, and automated production lines.
• Cut production cost without sacrificing quality on new and existing product lines.
• Lead capital equipment projects from justification through implementation.
• Troubleshoot and improve mechanical and electrical performance of production equipment.
• Turn plant-floor problems into standardized work procedures that actually get used.
• Train production teams on new equipment and processes.
• Use production data to find and close performance gaps.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

3D CAD

CNC

Punch presses

Fiber lasers

Robotics

PLC programming

Job description

Advastar, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer – Mechanical in Sycamore, IL to own process design and optimize equipment across stamping, coating, and assembly lines. This hands-on role reports to plant leadership and includes capital-project ownership to improve performance while maintaining quality.

You will lead cross-functional teams, drive standard work, and train teams on new processes. Expect travel up to 10% as needed to support manufacturing improvements across the facility.