Sr. Manufacturing Engineer / Quality Engineer

ADP, Inc.; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus Plan

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Voluntary Benefits (life, disability)

401(k) with company match

Tuition Assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. in Rockford, IL is seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer / Quality Engineer to support daily production and improve processes on the factory floor.

This role focuses on manufacturing readiness, root-cause problem solving, and quality system execution, not design engineering. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in manufacturing or quality engineering, strong root-cause analysis skills, and experience with ISO-based quality systems, Lean, and Six Sigma.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on manufacturing or quality engineering experience in a production environment.
• Strong experience with machining, assembly, tooling, and fixturing.
• Working knowledge of ISO quality systems, Lean, and Six Sigma tools.
• Demonstrated ability to lead root-cause analysis and data-driven problem solving.
• Experience collaborating with customers and suppliers on technical and quality issues.
• Proficiency with 3D modeling or 3D printing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily production floor support to resolve process, tooling, and equipment issues.
• Develop, document, and maintain machining and assembly processes.
• Support new product introduction from a manufacturing readiness standpoint (PFMEA, control plans, process documentation).
• Participate in equipment justification and support implementation of new machinery and technology.
• Execute engineering change notifications and ensure smooth integration into production.
• Ensure compliance with workmanship standards and ISO-based quality system requirements.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection methods for manufacturability and accuracy.
• Lead root-cause investigations and corrective/preventive action activities.
• Conduct internal audits and verify effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Interface with customers and suppliers to resolve quality issues and drive improvements.
• Develop and maintain inspection documentation for new and existing products.
• Develop standardized work and implement process improvements across machining and assembly.
• Evaluate and optimize manufacturing processes using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Skills

Root-cause analysis

Problem solving

Lean Six Sigma

Manufacturing experience

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

3D modeling/3D printing

Job description

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Sr. Manufacturing Engineer / Quality Engineer

Full Time - Salaried Rockford, IL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1018

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $110,000.00 Annually

Location: Rockford, IL (Onsite Only – Local candidates required; relocation not provided)

Reports To: Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Status: Exempt

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced, hands‑on Manufacturing/Quality Engineer to support daily production, improve processes, and ensure product quality in a machining and assembly environment. This role is not a design engineering position — it is a floor‑focused engineering role responsible for process optimization, problem solving, and quality system execution.

The ideal candidate has at least 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, strong root‑cause analysis skills, and a proven ability to drive improvements in safety, quality, cost, and throughput.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing

• Provide daily production floor support to resolve process, tooling, and equipment issues.
• Develop, document, and maintain machining and assembly processes.
• Support new product introduction from a manufacturing readiness standpoint (PFMEA, control plans, process documentation).
• Participate in equipment justification and support implementation of new machinery and technology.
• Execute engineering change notifications and ensure smooth integration into production.

Quality

• Ensure compliance with workmanship standards and ISO‑based quality system requirements.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection methods for manufacturability and accuracy.
• Lead root‑cause investigations and corrective/preventive action activities.
• Conduct internal audits and verify effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Interface with customers and suppliers to resolve quality issues and drive improvements.
• Develop and maintain inspection documentation for new and existing products.
• Develop standardized work and implement process improvements across machining and assembly.
• Evaluate and optimize manufacturing processes using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years of hands‑on manufacturing or quality engineering experience in a production environment required.
• Strong experience with machining, assembly, tooling, and fixturing.
• Working knowledge of ISO quality systems, Lean, and Six Sigma tools.
• Demonstrated ability to lead root‑cause analysis and data‑driven problem solving.
• Experience collaborating with customers and suppliers on technical and quality issues.
• Proficiency with 3D modeling or 3D printing is a plus.

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well‑being, growth, and long‑term success, including:

• Participation in our Annual Bonus Plan
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Additional Voluntary Benefits (life, disability, supplemental coverage options)
• Generous 401(k) Program with company contribution
• Tuition Assistance Program to support continued education and professional development
• Paid time off and company holidays
• A great work environment with a collaborative culture — people here are willing to help, share knowledge, and support growth from within
• A stable, growing manufacturing environment with opportunities to lead impactful improvement initiatives

Additional Requirements

• This is a fully onsite role. Remote or hybrid work is not available.
• Local candidates only; relocation assistance is not provided.
• Must be comfortable spending significant time on the production floor.