Manufacturing Engineer

This is a well-established, globally operating industrial manufacturer that produces large-scale engineered equipment for infrastructure and industrial storage applications. The Illinois facility is a high-volume production site running stamping and punch presses, laser cutting, and automated conveyance systems. The company needs a Manufacturing Engineer – Mechanical to own process design and equipment optimization across fabrication, coating, and assembly operations. This is a hands-on engineering seat with direct visibility to plant leadership and real capital-project ownership — not a desk-only design job.Anticipated $110,000–$135,000, based on experienceFull suite of benefits: Health/Dental/Vision, PTOOverviewOwn process design and equipment selection for stamping, laser cutting, and automated production linesCut production cost without giving up quality on new and existing product linesLead capital equipment projects from justification through implementationTroubleshoot and improve mechanical and electrical performance of production equipmentTurn plant-floor problems into standardized work procedures that actually get usedTrain production teams on new equipment and processesUse production data to find and close performance gapsPreferred Skills/ExperiencesBachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering6+ years designing manufacturing equipment, tooling, and fixturesExtensive 3D CAD design experienceHands-on experience with CNC, punch presses, fiber lasers, robotics, and PLCsEquipment programming experience (lasers, robots, sensors, PLCs)Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Six SigmaExperience with facility layout, process design, PFMEA, and DOETrack record leading cross-functional teams to project completionComfortable communicating from shop floor to executive levelUp to 10% travelKEYWORDS:Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, 3D CAD, AutoCAD, CNC, Punch Press, Fiber Laser, Laser Cutting, Robotics, PLC Programming, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, PFMEA, DOE, Facility Layout, Capital Projects, Tooling Design, Fixture Design, Equipment Design, Production Engineering, Automation, Cross-Functional LeadershipEEO