Manufacturing Engineer

Crosslinked Jobs/Adhesives/sealants/Manufacturing Engineer DS Manufacturing Engineer Duraco Specialty Tapes and Liners Forest Park, ILtodayverified 2 h ago $75k – $95kfrom the posting Hands-on manufacturing engineer for roll-to-roll converting, improving processes on the production floor. Apply Apply Seniority Mid-level Work On-site Type Full-time Industry General manufacturing Role Process Engineering Materials adhesives234coating materials3laminates9 Role details Manufacturing Engineer - Converting & Web Handling Hands-on role | Production floor focused | Roll-to-roll converting The work At Duraco Specialty Materials, manufacturing engineering is not something that happens only behind a desk. It happens where the work is being done - next to the equipment, alongside operators and supervisors, and in the moments when a process needs to be made better, faster, safer, or more repeatable. We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer who understands the rhythm of a converting environment. If terms like unwind, rewind, web tension, material flow, roll-to-roll processing, laminating, coating, and slitting are familiar to you, this role should feel very close to the kind of work you have done before. In this role, you will help bring new SKUs and custom customer requests to life on the production floor. You will work through setup challenges, troubleshoot process issues, improve dies and tooling, and partner with operations to reduce waste, improve uptime, increase yield, and make the work easier to run consistently. What you will own Support converting equipment setup, trials, and scale-up for new products, customer requests, and changing production needs.Troubleshoot web handling, unwind/rewind, material flow, tooling, die, and process issues directly with operations and maintenance.Use AutoCAD, Excel, and practical engineering judgment to improve layouts, documentation, processes, and decision-making.Lead continuous improvement projects focused on uptime, yield, waste reduction, quality, and production-floor efficiency. The person who will do well here This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who enjoys being on the production floor, working closely with operators, solving problems, and driving continuous improvement. Experience with converting, web handling, roll-to-roll manufacturing, adhesives, coating, laminating, slitting, or similar processes is highly preferred. A Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degree is a plus, but relevant manufacturing experience is equally valued. What we are looking for Hands-on converting, web handling, roll-to-roll, or similar manufacturing experience.Working knowledge of web tension, unwind/rewind, coating, laminating, slitting, dies, tooling, or material flow.A practical, floor-focused problem solver who works well with operators, supervisors, maintenance, and technical teams.Strong communication skills and the ability to balance technical problem-solving with production urgency. Why Duraco Duraco Specialty Materials provides innovative adhesive solutions and specialty materials for a wide range of industries. This role offers exposure to specialized adhesive, coating, laminating, and converting technologies, along with the opportunity to lead meaningful process improvement and automation-related projects. The salary range for this role is $75,000-$95,000, based on experience and qualifications, along with a competitive benefits package. More importantly, this is a role where a hands-on engineer can make a visible impact - improving the way products are made, helping teams solve problems, and building better processes for the future. We value collaboration, respect for expertise, and continuous improvement in how we work. Learn more at https://duraco.com/ . Connected All roles at Duraco Specialty Tapes and LinersMore Process Engineering rolesAdhesives/sealants,Coatings/films roles Related roles WC Packaging Engineer - Wet BusinessWestrock Coffee Conway, AR SP Scientist – Ophthalmic Formulation DevelopmentSPECTRAFORCE Irvine, CA $98k – $105kDS Laboratory TechnicianDuraco Specialty Tapes and Liners Owatonna, MN TF Manufacturing EngineerTeledyne FLIR Portsmouth, NH AN Mechanical Design Engineer (Multiple Tracks: Core Tech, Lethality, & DFM/DFA)Anduril Costa Mesa, CA $129k – $171k Common questions What is the salary for the Manufacturing Engineer role at Duraco Specialty Tapes and Liners? The listed annual base salary range is $75K–$95K. This figure is taken from the posting itself. Where is the Manufacturing Engineer role at Duraco Specialty Tapes and Liners based? This role is based in Forest Park, IL. What degree is required for the Manufacturing Engineer role at Duraco Specialty Tapes and Liners? This role requires a Not specified. What polymers or materials does this Manufacturing Engineer role work with? adhesives, coating materials, laminates.