Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer

#jobalert | DIRECT HIRE | MANUFACTURING ENGINEER-MECHANICAL | Sycamore, IL area

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 experience
• Full suite of benefits: Health/Dental/Vision, PTO

Overview

• Own process design and equipment selection for stamping, laser cutting, and automated production lines
• Cut production cost without giving up quality on new and existing product lines
• Lead capital equipment projects from justification through implementation
• Troubleshoot and improve mechanical and electrical performance of production equipment
• Turn plant-floor problems into standardized work procedures that actually get used
• Train production teams on new equipment and processes
• Use production data to find and close performance gaps

Preferred Skills/Experiences

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
• 10+ years designing manufacturing equipment, tooling, and fixtures
• Extensive 3D CAD design experience
• Hands-on experience with CNC, punch presses, fiber lasers, robotics, and PLCs
• Equipment programming experience (lasers, robots, sensors, PLCs)
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Six Sigma
• Experience with facility layout, process design, PFMEA, and DOE
• Track record leading cross-functional teams to project completion
• Comfortable communicating from shop floor to executive level
• Up to 10% travel