Product Manufacturing Engineer

Timken; Fulton (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Timken is seeking a Product Manufacturing Engineer to support and enhance manufacturing operations. You will optimize production processes, evaluate designs for manufacturability, and lead cost-effective solutions while serving as a technical liaison among plant, customers, and partners.

The role emphasizes project leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on manufacturing in a dynamic environment, with eligibility for a comprehensive benefits package and incentive programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Effective verbal, written, and presentation communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to work in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to ensure efficient, high-quality manufacturing of products.
• Analyze product designs to improve manufacturability and reduce costs.
• Lead projects involving process development, equipment upgrades, and CI initiatives.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation in SAP.
• Apply engineering principles to design and validate new applications/modifications.
• Conduct analyses and testing to ensure product performance and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to engineering standards, quality systems, and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements.

Skills

Project management

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Hands-on manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

ERP systems (SAP)

Job description

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If you're ready for a challenging career that provides you with the ability to advance personally and professionally, look to Timken. Our employees make the world more productive by improving the efficiency and reliability of the machinery that keeps industry in motion.

Position Summary: The Product Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for supporting and enhancing manufacturing operations through engineering expertise, project leadership, and customer collaboration. This position is responsible for optimizing production processes, evaluating product designs for manufacturability, and driving cost-effective solutions. The role also serves as a technical liaison between the plant, customers, and industry partners.

• Provide engineering support to ensure efficient, high-quality manufacturing of new and existing products.
• Analyze product designs to improve manufacturability, reduce costs, and increase production capacity.
• Lead and support projects involving process development, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including routings, bills of materials, and work instructions within SAP.
• Apply engineering principles to design and validate new product applications and modifications.
• Conduct and document engineering analyses and testing to ensure product performance and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to engineering standards, quality systems, and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges and meet customer requirements.
• Represent Diamond Drives LLC in customer meetings, providing technical presentations and product expertise.
• Travel to customer sites as needed to support product applications and provide technical guidance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or related field).
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Effective communication skills—verbal, written, and presentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to work in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

Preferred:

• 2 years of relevant engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with solid modeling and CAD software.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.

The yearly compensation for this role is $65,960 to $91,455 ,is commensurate on experience and education, and couldpaymore or less than the posted range. This full-time position is eligible to participate in the company’s short-term incentive program, paid time off plan, 401k, and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences, and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Timken is a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion. Our expanding portfolio of next-generation solutions helps customers around the world improve efficiency, solve their toughest challenges, and push the boundaries of performance. We employ 19,000 people globally, operate from 45 countries, and posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2025.
We have been recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 6x by Newsweek and one of the World's Most Ethical Companies 15x by Ethisphere.

Why Choose Timken?

• Over a century of knowledge and innovation
  
• A culture of top performance
  
• Products that contribute to a sustainable world
  
• A conviction to improve communities around us
  
• Competitive salary and benefits
  

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