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Process Engineer | Gear Manufacturing

Michael Page
Villa Park, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/6/2026
  • 110-135K Base Pay
  • 22 days of PTO/Vacation

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established, privately held manufacturer specializing in custom and precision gearing solutions. With decades of experience, they support a diverse range of industries including aerospace, defense, agriculture, mining, and heavy equipment. Their capabilities span from OEM gear programs to high-precision machining processes such as tooth grinding, diameter grinding, and milling.

Job Description

  • Develop and establish manufacturing processes for new and existing jobs
  • Interpret engineering drawings and translate them into effective production processes
  • Review and process job orders to ensure accuracy and completeness before release to the floor
  • Serve as a liaison between engineering and shop floor teams to ensure proper execution
  • Investigate and resolve discrepant material issues (DMRs), including root cause analysis
  • Support quoting and estimating activities for incoming work
  • Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities across production workflows
  • Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards in a controlled 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

  • Hands-on Process Engineer with prior experience in gear manufacturing
  • Proven ability to develop and implement manufacturing processes in a custom or job shop environment
  • Strong understanding of interpreting engineering drawings and translating them into production workflows
  • Experience working closely with shop floor teams to ensure execution, quality, and efficiency
  • Familiar with handling job orders and resolving production issues, including discrepant materials
  • Detail-oriented with a process-driven mindset and a focus on continuous improvement
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing manufacturing environment
  • U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder due to regulatory requirements

Preferred

  • Background in aerospace or defense manufacturing
  • Experience supporting quoting or estimating activities
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related discipline

What's On Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $110000 to $140000 USD annually.
  • 22 total days off
  • Comprehensive medical benefits
  • 401K match

Contact: Zac Jones

Quote job ref: JN-052026-7012645

Salary : $100,000 - $125,000

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