Manufacturing Engineer

Position: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, IL

Schedule: Monday – Friday | 1st Shift (Day Hours)

Compensation: $85,000 – $110,000

Employment Type: Direct Hire

A well-established, growing manufacturer in the Chicagoland area is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support and optimize high-precision production processes within a highly automated environment.

This is a unique opportunity to join a company that designs and builds much of its own equipment in-house, offering engineers rare exposure to custom machinery, automation integration, and advanced metal forming processes. The organization is currently investing heavily in operations and leadership, making this an ideal time to come on board and make an impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and throughput

• Support capital equipment (CAPEX) projects including equipment upgrades and automation integration

• Work hands-on on the production floor to troubleshoot processes and implement improvements

• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, quality, and engineering teams

• Analyze production data, KPIs, and process performance to identify improvement opportunities

• Ensure manufacturing processes meet strict quality and regulatory standards

• Assist with equipment layout, process development, and optimization of manufacturing systems

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering

• 4–7 years of manufacturing engineering experience

• Background in continuous improvement, process optimization, or capital projects

• Experience in metal manufacturing, automation, or industrial production environments

• Familiarity with ISO, IATF, or similar quality standards

• Hands-on, floor-focused mindset with strong problem-solving ability

Preferred:

• Experience with automation, packaging systems, or machine design

• Exposure to metal forming or secondary processes (heat treating, coating, etc.)

• CAD experience (layout/design support)

What’s Offered

• Stable, long-standing company with strong market presence and continued growth

• Significant investment in equipment, facilities, and leadership

• High visibility role with direct impact on operations

• Day shift schedule with strong work-life balance

• Opportunities for long-term career growth and technical development

Ideal Candidate

• Hands-on engineer who enjoys being on the production floor (not behind a desk all day)

• Strong communicator who can work cross-functionally with multiple teams

• Motivated to grow within a company investing in innovation and automation

If you're looking for a high-impact engineering role with exposure to advanced manufacturing and automation, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career.