Manufacturing Engineer (Junior Level)

Deerfield, IL 60015

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Manufacturing / Process Engineering Job Number: 54319895 Compensation: $60700-83400 / year

Job Description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer 
Location: Deerfield, IL 60015
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Salary Range: $75,000–$95,000 (based on experience)
Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, a 401(k) program, and additional benefits aligned with a stable, growing manufacturing organization.
 
Sterling Engineering is partnering with a growing manufacturing organization to hire a Manufacturing Engineer II to support manufacturing operations within a highly engineered industrial environment. This role focuses on improving production methods, supporting quality and cost initiatives, and partnering with operations to ensure efficient, repeatable, and scalable manufacturing processes.

 Key Responsibilities:
  • Evaluate, develop, and improve manufacturing processes to support safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives
  • Analyze production flow, labor requirements, and cycle times to support operational planning and decision-making
  • Partner with engineering, operations, and leadership teams to align manufacturing capabilities with production needs
  • Support Lean manufacturing initiatives, including process mapping, Gemba activities, and waste reduction efforts
  • Lead or support PFMEA and DFMEA activities to identify and mitigate process and design risks
  • Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions and process standards
  • Support project execution related to equipment, tooling, and process improvements
  • Provide hands-on manufacturing support and assist with training technical and non-technical team members
  • Monitor quality and process performance, identifying trends and driving corrective actions
 Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or related discipline)
  • 2-4 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial engineering environment (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
  • Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, FMEA / PFMEA, and continuous improvement methodologies
  • Experience using CAD tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or ProE
 
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Meet Your Recruiter

Galen Schloming

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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