Process Engineer

Michael Page; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k match

Paid holidays

PTO & Sick time

Job summary

Michael Page presents an opportunity at a Rockford-area production facility for an experienced tooling engineer. You will collaborate cross-functionally to develop prints, BOMs, routings, and critical control points, and you will lead lean improvements on the shop floor.

The role requires strong experience with tooling design, APQP processes, root-cause analysis, and CAD software, with 7–10+ years in a technical environment. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Engineering or technical degree preferred.
• 7-10+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• 2+ years of relevant experience with a technical degree.
• Experience with Tooling - design, troubleshooting, etc.
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions.
• Knowledge of the APQP process.
• Ability to lead Lean/CI projects, both large and small scale.
• Knowledge and ability to use CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate cross functionally to develop prints, BOMs, routings, and critical control points.
• Create and review 2D or 3D models of tooling used in manufacturing of product.
• Engage with quality to help lead APQP processes.
• Support capacity analysis out on the floor.
• Troubleshoot and correct tooling issues.
• Lead junior team members to reduce waste, better operate machinery/processes, and improve performance.
• Support quality in Root cause analysis and corrective action resolution.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Tooling design

Troubleshooting tooling

Root cause analysis

Corrective actions

APQP knowledge

Lean/CI leadership

CAD software

Education

Engineering or technical degree preferred

7-10+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

2+ years of relevant experience with a technical degree

Tools

CAD software

Job description

• World-renowned organization with great professional development opportunity
• Strong compensation package & benefits for you and your family

• World-renowned organization with great professional development opportunity
• Strong compensation package & benefits for you and your family

About Our Client

Our client is a recognized industry leader in the manufacturing of cold-headed and precision-machined components, serving some of the most respected names in the automotive and agricultural markets. Known for its commitment to quality, operational excellence, and employee-focused culture, the company operates multiple facilities throughout the Midwest. This opportunity is based at their production facility in the Rockford area.

Job Description

• Collaborate cross functionally to develop prints, BOMs, routings, and critical control points
• Create and review 2D or 3D models of tooling used in manufacturing of product
• Engage with quality to help lead APQP processes
• Support capacity analysis out on the floor
• Troubleshoot and correct tooling issues
• Lead junior team members to reduce waste, better operate machinery/processes, and improve performance
• Support quality in Root cause analysis and corrective action resolution
• Other duties as assigned

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• Engineering or technical degree preferred
• 7-10+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
• 2+ years of relevant experience with a technical degree
• Experience with Tooling - design, troubleshooting, etc
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions
• Knowledge of the APQP process
• Ability to lead Lean/CI projects, both large and small scale
• Knowledge and ability to use CAD software

What's on Offer

• Salary up of $85k-$120k depending on degree, experience, tenure, etc
• BCBS Health Benefits
• 6% 401k match
• 2 weeks PTO + 5 days Sick/Personal time
• HSA/FSA
• Healthy living benefits
• Parental Leave
• Paid holidays