Manufacturing Specialist

Title: Manufacturing Specialist
Location: Wood Dale, IL
Hire Type: Contract
Compensation: $25-28/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.

SUMMARY:

The Manufacturing Routing Specialist supports Sales, Planning, Engineering, and Production by creating and updating manufacturing methods and routings. The role requires the ability to read engineering drawings, understand manufacturing processes, and maintain accurate routing information in an ERP system.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Review engineering drawings to determine appropriate manufacturing methods and routings.
· Confirm routings and processes for parts being quoted by Sales.
· Create routings and methods for newly released parts.
· Determine work centers, operation sequences, and estimated setup/run times.
· Create and maintain routings and job information in Epicor.
· Update existing jobs and routings to support production needs.
· Work with Planning, Engineering, Sales, and Production to ensure routing accuracy.
· Identify and correct routing or manufacturing data issues.
· Support manufacturing and process-improvement projects as needed.

POSITION SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

· Manufacturing and mechanical knowledge
· Engineering drawing interpretation
· Attention to detail
· ERP/Epicor proficiency
· Problem-solving
· Organization and collaboration

REQUIREMENTS:

· Epicor or similar ERP experience
· Experience in a manufacturing or machining environment
· Knowledge of machining processes, tooling, and work centers
· Experience with routings, quoting, planning, or new-part releases
· Technical training or equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience

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.