Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

East Peoria, IL

Salary: $75,000–$110,000 per year

Travel: Less than 10%

Start Date: ASAP

Position Overview:

My client is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to develop, integrate and improve the tooling, fixtures, equipment and production methods used throughout their manufacturing operation.

This position will work closely with production, maintenance, design and tooling teams to improve quality, reduce manufacturing costs, resolve process issues and ensure products are produced in line with customer specifications.

***Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate product requirements and determine the most effective manufacturing methods.

• Support the design and development of tooling, jigs, fixtures, dies and supporting production equipment.

• Prepare sketches, drawings and technical information for design and tool-production teams.

• Work alongside supervisors and machine operators to improve product quality and process capability.

• Coordinate with maintenance during equipment installations, modifications and complex troubleshooting.

• Identify opportunities to reduce cycle times, scrap, material usage and overall production costs.

• Lead or support cost-reduction projects requested by customers or management.

• Source quotations for new machinery, equipment and process-improvement projects.

• Support equipment selection, implementation, testing and integration into production.

• Develop and update process instructions, technical documentation and manufacturing standards.

• Analyse production issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.

• Support continuous-improvement projects across safety, quality, cost and productivity.

• Complete additional engineering duties as required.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong manufacturing and process-engineering knowledge.

• Experience supporting tooling, fixtures, dies and production equipment.

• Practical problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

• Strong project-planning skills with a record of delivering work on schedule.

• Clear written and verbal communication.

• Ability to work effectively with engineering, maintenance, production and external suppliers.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.

• Commercial awareness when evaluating equipment, materials and process costs.

• Professionalism, integrity and accountability.

• A proactive, resourceful approach to manufacturing challenges.

• Consistent commitment to workplace safety and company procedures.

Technical Requirements:

• High proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and data analysis.

• Ability to prepare and interpret sketches, drawings and manufacturing documentation.

• Experience obtaining and evaluating equipment and machinery quotations.

• Ability to present technical and numerical information clearly.

• Comfortable working around production machinery and moving mechanical equipment.

Physical Requirements:

The role requires regular movement between office and production areas.

Candidates must be able to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods.

• Use hands to handle tools, components and documentation.

• Reach, stoop, kneel and crouch when inspecting equipment or processes.

• Regularly lift or move up to 40 pounds.

• Occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.

• Work safely around moving machinery.

• Demonstrate sufficient close, distance and colour vision, depth perception and focus adjustment for detailed technical work.

You should be proficient in:

• Equipment Troubleshooting
• CNC Tooling
• Troubleshooting Skills
• CNC Machine Repair
• Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• MIG Welder
• TIG Welder
• Stick Welder
• Calipers and Micrometers