Production Engineering Assistant -Chinese Bilingual preferred

Pasona Inc. (United States); Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasona Inc. in Batavia, IL is seeking a proactive Production Engineering Assistant to support daily manufacturing operations while developing production engineering skills.

The role is approximately 70% production operations and 30% engineering support, offering growth into a Production Engineer position. You will operate equipment, perform inspections, collect data, and assist with CAD drawings and revisions.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED and mechanical aptitude.
• Basic Microsoft Office proficiency required.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to travel for training (China/Taiwan) for 3–6 months.

Responsibilities

• Operate, set up, and adjust manufacturing equipment.
• Perform inspections and basic quality checks.
• Record production data and support material handling.
• Assist with troubleshooting production and equipment issues.
• Assist with CAD drawings and revisions (AutoCAD/SolidWorks).
• Support quotation preparation and production documentation.
• Collect and analyze production data for process improvements.
• Participate in continuous improvement and new product introduction activities.
• Support quality investigations and customer technical requests.
• Assist with process trials and manufacturing improvement projects.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Willing to travel training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in Manufacturing/Engineering Tech

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Production Engineering Assistant

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated, hands-on Production Engineering Assistant to support daily manufacturing operations while developing skills in production engineering. This role is approximately 70% production operations and 30% engineering support and offers an opportunity to grow into a Production Engineer position.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, set up, and adjust manufacturing equipment.
• Perform inspections and basic quality checks.
• Record production data and support material handling.
• Assist with troubleshooting production and equipment issues.
• Assist with CAD drawings and revisions.
• Support quotation preparation and production documentation.
• Collect and analyze production data for process improvements.
• Participate in continuous improvement and new product introduction activities.
• Support quality investigations and customer technical requests.
• Assist with process trials and manufacturing improvement projects.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Mechanical aptitude and interest in manufacturing.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Must be able to go to China or Taiwan for training (3-6 months)
• English is a must. Business and above level of Chinese language skill is preferred.

Preferred:

• Associate Degree in Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology, Mechanical Design, CAD, Industrial Technology, or related field.
• 2+ years of manufacturing or production experience.
• CAD experience such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, process improvement, BOMs, quotations, or production documentation.