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Manufacturing Engineer III

Michael Page
Rockford, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/21/2026
  • Strong team culture with clear paths for internal advancement.
  • Excellent pay, strong retirement match, and robust benefits.

About Our Client

My client is a globally recognized leader in gear technology, with an extensive manufacturing footprint and customers spanning industries such as e-mobility, aerospace, agriculture, construction, mining, marine, renewable energy, commercial vehicles, and power tools. Their offerings include advanced engineering software, precision manufacturing equipment, metrology systems, automation solutions, and comprehensive technical support services.

Job Description

  • Develop and optimize manufacturing processes to improve quality, efficiency, and cost performance.
  • Drive process improvement initiatives through lean manufacturing, root cause analysis, and cross-functional problem solving.
  • Design and implement tooling, fixturing, and manufacturing solutions to support production objectives.
  • Provide hands-on engineering support for machining and manufacturing operations, troubleshooting process and production challenges.
  • Support CNC programming, process development, and continuous improvement efforts in a precision manufacturing environment.
  • Lead tooling evaluations, validation activities, and cost-reduction initiatives to improve productivity and throughput.
  • Collaborate with suppliers, production, and supply chain teams to implement manufacturing improvements and new technologies.
  • Support capital equipment projects, including specification, procurement, installation, and production readiness.
  • Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and process standards to ensure consistent performance and quality compliance.
  • Contribute to quality system requirements and operational excellence initiatives within a regulated manufacturing environment.

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

  • Minimum 3-4 years experience
  • Knowledge of OD/ID/Creep Feed grinding
  • 3D modeling experience using CAD software
  • Programming experience using CAM software
  • Strong communicator
  • Personable and able to work well in a tight knit group

What's On Offer

  • Permanent Manufacturing Engineer III position in Chicago.
  • Salary of $95,000 to $110,000.
  • Three weeks of PTO, plus one additional day for each year of service.
  • Three sick days.
  • 401(k) plan through Vanguard with a 6% contribution.
  • BCBS insurance.
  • Well defined growth track to advance career

Contact: Ben Aldrich

Quote job ref: JN-102026-7131904

Salary : $95,000 - $110,000

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