Job Description
Sterling Engineering is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a contract opportunity with a leading aerospace and industrial manufacturing company in Rockford, IL. This position focuses on developing manufacturing processes, creating detailed work instructions, and supporting CNC machining operations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on manufacturing experience and be comfortable working directly with production teams to document processes and support new product introductions.
Location: Rockford, IL 61125
Employment Type: 12 month contract, with potential extension up to 18 months
Pay Rate: $45–$48/hour
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Holiday Pay and more
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop and document manufacturing processes for CNC machining operations, including lathes, mills, and grinders.
- Create and maintain manufacturing process routings and production documentation.
- Develop clear and detailed Manufacturing Standard Instructions (MSIs) that production employees can easily understand and follow.
- Work directly on the shop floor to observe machining processes, gather information, and take photos to develop accurate work instructions.
- Support new product introductions by developing manufacturing processes and documentation.
- Collaborate with machinists, operators, and engineering teams to ensure manufacturing instructions accurately reflect production processes.
- Review and update existing work instructions to improve clarity, accuracy, and efficiency.
Qualifications:
- Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field required.
- 3–5 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in a machining environment.
- Experience with CNC machining processes, including lathes, mills, and grinders.
- Experience developing manufacturing process routings and detailed work instructions.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and shop floor operations.
- Ability to translate technical processes into clear, easy-to-follow instructions for production employees.
- Comfortable working directly with machinists and production operators.
- CAD experience is preferred but not required.
Work Authorization:
- Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), where required by applicable law or contract restrictions.
- Employment sponsorship is not available for this position.
Sterling Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Rockford, IL |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $45–$48 Per Hour |
| 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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