Fastener Manufacturing Engineer: Rockford, IL
A stable and growing manufacturer in the Rockford area is seeking a hands-on engineering professional with experience in the fastener and cold heading industry. This is an opportunity to join a smaller, team-oriented environment where your contributions are highly visible and your technical expertise directly impacts operations, quality, and customer success. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving manufacturing challenges, collaborating across departments, and working closely with production in a fast-paced precision manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Support part development, tooling, and manufacturing process improvements within a cold heading environment
Partner with production, quality, and sales teams to troubleshoot issues and improve efficiency
Assist with quoting, feasibility reviews, and technical customer support
Analyze manufacturing processes and recommend continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure products meet customer specifications and quality standards
Serve as a technical resource across multiple departments
Skills & Experience:
**Education
**: Higher-level engineering or technical education preferred; equivalent experience considered
**Experience
**: 2+ years’ experience within the fastener or cold heading industry, required
**Knowledge:
Strong understanding of cold heading processes and secondary operations,
required
**
What We Offer:
**
Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
401(k)
PTO
And More!
Please Note:
This role does not offer visa sponsorship or relocation assistance. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
Pay:
$65,000 - $110,000/year, based on experience
Type:
Full-time, 1st Shift, On-site
Schedule:
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Bring your fastener and cold heading expertise to a growing team. Apply today!
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