Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve manufacturing processes within a low-volume, high-mix machining environment. This hands-on role will focus on CNC machining, process optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and production performance.
The Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, and other departments to support new product development, resolve manufacturing challenges, and implement long-term process improvements.
Location: Bensenville, IL (100% Onsite)
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $80,000–$95,000 annually
Work Schedule: Full-Time, Onsite
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Pay, Retirement Plans, and additional benefits.
Responsibilities
- Develop, document, and maintain manufacturing processes, work instructions, routings, and setup sheets for CNC machining, lathes, mills, waterjet cutting, and welding operations.
- Support CNC programming, tooling design, fixture development, and workholding improvements.
- Identify opportunities to reduce cycle times, scrap, setup times, and manufacturing costs.
- Lead root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and corrective action initiatives to resolve production issues.
- Partner with shop floor personnel to improve machining processes and manufacturing efficiency.
- Support new product introductions (NPI), including manufacturing process development, bills of materials (BOMs), routings, and cost estimates.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to resolve manufacturing challenges and improve product quality.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and recommend tooling, equipment, and process enhancements.
- Ensure manufacturing processes comply with established quality and safety standards.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience.
- 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably 5–10 years within a machining environment.
- Hands-on experience with CNC machining, lathes, mills, waterjet cutting, and welding processes.
- Experience with CNC programming, including G-code and/or conversational programming.
- Strong background in low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environments.
- Proven experience with root cause analysis, process optimization, and continuous improvement.
- Strong blueprint reading and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) knowledge.
- Experience with CAD/CAM software, including SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD.
- Ability to work collaboratively with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience or certification.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems, including BOMs, routings, and work order management.
- Familiarity with industrial safety equipment standards.
- Knowledge of automation and robotics integration.
- Bilingual communication skills are a plus.
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Bensenville, IL |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $80,000–$95,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1969 |
| Website | http://www.sterling-engineering.com |
About Company
Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:
- Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.
- Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.
Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.
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