Manufacturing Engineer 4

About the role

Onsite position in Pontiac, IL. Interview process: 1‑round virtual. Relocation assistance available; any visa status accepted. Part of the Manufacturing Engineering (ME) group supporting production processes and driving process‑improvement initiatives. Reports to the Engineering Manager. Work environment splits time between the office and the manufacturing floor.

Responsibilities

• Typical task split: ~30% office work, ~70% shop‑floor work.
• Support PCN activities, test and validate process improvements.
• Work directly with production operators to maintain processes.
• Prepare reports and process‑review documentation.
• Support daily manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with quality, operations, and design teams to validate new processes and improvements.

Requirements

• 8‑10 years of relevant experience (Bachelor’s in engineering preferred; equivalent experience accepted).
• Internships count toward experience.
• Comparable background titles: Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Tool & die maker, Design Engineer.

Qualifications

• Shop‑floor focused role with manufacturing‑engineering and machining‑environment experience.
• Shop‑floor troubleshooting in high‑tolerance/precision manufacturing.
• Process improvement, defect investigation, and root‑cause analysis.
• Ability to work directly with production operators.
• Experience with EDM, grinding, honing, precision measurement, cutting/polishing processes.
• Background in high‑volume manufacturing.

Skills

• Professional verbal and written communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to create sketches, engineering drawings, and perform common computations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and technical reports.
• Manufacturing and machining environment experience; CNC programming and process development (desired).
• Experience with hone, OD/ID grinding, and centerless grinding.
• Experience developing and maintaining automated cells.