Manufacturing Engineer 4

Manufacturing Engineer IV / Industrial Manufacturing Project Engineer
Location: Pontiac, IL (Onsite)
Compensation: $43.00 - $47.00/hour

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer IV to support large-scale manufacturing operations focused on process optimization, capacity planning, and lean transformation initiatives. This role will serve as a technical leader driving improvements in material flow, production efficiency, workforce utilization, and overall operational performance within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and optimize manufacturing processes and material flow across the production value stream.
• Lead capacity planning initiatives to support future production demand and operational growth.
• Drive throughput improvements by reducing bottlenecks, minimizing lead times, and lowering work-in-process inventory.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement projects using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Develop and implement value stream mapping initiatives and future-state process improvements.
• Monitor and improve key performance metrics including throughput, capacity utilization, on-time delivery, and productivity.
• Collaborate with production, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and finance teams to support operational objectives.
• Evaluate production data and trends to identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency improvements.
• Support digital transformation initiatives, including workflow automation, KPI digitization, and emerging manufacturing technologies.
• Create and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Develop staffing and labor utilization strategies aligned with production requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 8+ years of manufacturing, industrial, or production engineering experience.
• Strong experience with Capacity Planning and Manufacturing Operations.
• Proven Project Management experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience implementing Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of production workflows, material handling, process optimization, and value stream mapping.
• Experience with CAD software and engineering drawings.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Experience utilizing data analytics to drive operational improvements.
• Leadership experience guiding teams and influencing cross-functional stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Power Apps or workflow automation tools.
• MODAPTS certification.
• Knowledge of AI-enabled tools and technologies.
• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing operations.

Desired Skills

• Lean Manufacturing
• Capacity Planning
• Project Management
• Process Improvement
• Value Stream Mapping
• CAD
• Data Analytics
• Workflow Automation
• Continuous Improvement
• Manufacturing Operations

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive results.
• Negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with evolving priorities.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive and innovative mindset.

This is an excellent opportunity for a manufacturing engineering professional who enjoys driving operational excellence, leading process improvements, and making a measurable impact within a production environment.


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