Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Communication Skills, Cost Analysis, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Design for Assembly (DFA), Documentation, Equipment Selection, Identify Issues, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Cost, Manufacturing Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Process Capability, Productivity Management, Project Tracking, Spreadsheets, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Team Player, Technical Support
Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Loves Park, IL
Hire Type: Long-term Contact opportunity
Pay: $30-$45/hr
Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
The Manufacturing Engineer I provides technical support to production operations, assists with process development, and supports continuous improvement initiatives. This role focuses on troubleshooting basic process issues, maintaining documentation, and contributing to productivity and optimization efforts.
Job Duties:
Provide technical support to troubleshoot basic process issues and assist operators in maintaining workflows.
Assist in creating and documenting basic manufacturing processes.
Collect data to evaluate process capability and identify minor production issues.
Maintain and update production documentation including SOPs and work instructions.
Support project tracking, documentation, and execution of basic project tasks.
Assist with productivity improvement initiatives.
Collect and organize production data using spreadsheets and related tools.
Support basic cost analysis and manufacturing optimization efforts.
Assist with Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA).
Support equipment selection, troubleshooting, and basic maintenance activities.
Apply Lean Manufacturing principles in daily activities.
Participate in APQP tools and systems.
Communicate and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field, or 6+ years of equivalent manufacturing experience.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.
Proficiency with spreadsheets and data collection tools.
Effective communication and teamwork skill
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.
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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