Bill of Materials (BOM), CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software, CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Documentation, Industrial Engineering, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Machine Tool, Manufacturing Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Process Engineering, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Product Design, Product Development, Product Reviews, Product Support, Product Testing, Product/Service Launch, Production Machining, Production Systems, SolidWorks, Supply Chain Operations, Validation Testing
Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Des Plaines, IL 60018
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Pay Rate: $100,000–$115,000 + holiday bonus (commensurate with experience)
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package
Sterling Engineering is partnering with a highly respected, industry-leading manufacturer with decades of proven success to hire a Senior Manufacturing Engineer. This is a high-visibility, hands-on leadership role offering genuine ownership of manufacturing processes, production equipment, and new product introductions.
This opportunity is ideal for an engineer who thrives on the shop floor, enjoys collaborating across engineering, operations, and supply chain, and wants to play a key role in driving innovation from concept through full-scale production. You’ll be joining a stable, growth-focused organization with 4th-generation ownership, where engineering excellence and long-term investment are core values.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and implement manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and fixtures to maximize quality, efficiency, and throughput
- Act as the technical subject matter expert for production equipment, machinery capabilities, and manufacturing processes
- Lead new product development and industrialization efforts from design concept through production launch
- Review and enhance product designs for manufacturability, cost reduction, and performance optimization
- Support product and component testing, validation activities, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Own and maintain engineering documentation, including drawings, BOMs, routings, and engineering change notices (ECNs)
- Partner closely with suppliers on component design, material selection, and manufacturability improvements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- 7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or production-focused environments
- Strong hands-on experience with metals, CNC machining, tooling, dies, and fixtures
- Demonstrated success taking products from concept through production and scaling manufacturing processes
- Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks or equivalent) for product and tooling design
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies is strongly preferred
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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Sterling Engineering, Inc.
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.
500 to 999 employees
Staffing/Employment Agencies
http://www.sterling-engineering.com