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Manufacturing Engineer

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Elgin, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$80,000–$95,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Bill of Materials (BOM), CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Electricity, Electronics, Electronics Manufacturing, Engineering Change Management, ISO 9001, Identify Issues, Industrial Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Machine Tool, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Process Engineering, Manufacturing Requirements, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA), Problem Solving Skills, Process Control Engineering, Process Improvement, Product Design, Production Support, Quality Assurance Methodology, Quality Metrics, Root Cause Analysis, Schematics, Soldering, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Equipment, Testing
LOCATION
Elgin, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago
Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Elgin, IL
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $80K-$95K/YR.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401(k) with match

This Manufacturing Process Engineer role is a hands-on position supporting electronics manufacturing operations. You will act as the key link between engineering, quality, and production—translating designs into efficient, repeatable processes while troubleshooting issues on the production floor and driving continuous improvement.

Job Duties:
  • Serve as the primary technical point of contact for the production floor, supporting operators, technicians, and supervisors.
  • Translate product designs and engineering changes into manufacturing processes and requirements.
  • Provide hands-on troubleshooting for assembly, test, and process issues to minimize downtime.
  • Lead and support root cause analysis (RCA) for defects, failures, and yield issues.
  • Manage non-conforming material through MRB processes (repair, rework, scrap decisions).
  • Design and maintain fixtures, tooling, and test equipment for production.
  • Develop and maintain work instructions and manufacturing documentation.
  • Drive continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Collaborate with Quality to establish inspection points, CAPAs, and process controls.
  • Audit processes and equipment to ensure compliance with quality standards (ISO 9001).
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
  • 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in electronics or PCBA.
  • Experience supporting production and working cross-functionally with engineering and quality teams.
  • Strong understanding of electronics, schematics, and technical documentation.
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process improvement tools.
  • Background in quality systems and root cause analysis (RCA).
  • Familiarity with production processes such as soldering, assembly, or related equipment.
  • Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation.
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

About the Company

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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.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1969
WEBSITE
http://www.sterling-engineering.com

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