Manufacturing Engineer III

My client is a globally recognized leader in gear technology, with an extensive manufacturing footprint and customers spanning industries such as e-mobility, aerospace, agriculture, construction, mining, marine, renewable energy, commercial vehicles, and power tools. Their offerings include advanced engineering software, precision manufacturing equipment, metrology systems, automation solutions, and comprehensive technical support services.

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes to improve quality, efficiency, and cost performance.
• Drive process improvement initiatives through lean manufacturing, root cause analysis, and cross-functional problem solving.
• Design and implement tooling, fixturing, and manufacturing solutions to support production objectives.
• Provide hands-on engineering support for machining and manufacturing operations, troubleshooting process and production challenges.
• Support CNC programming, process development, and continuous improvement efforts in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Lead tooling evaluations, validation activities, and cost-reduction initiatives to improve productivity and throughput.
• Collaborate with suppliers, production, and supply chain teams to implement manufacturing improvements and new technologies.
• Support capital equipment projects, including specification, procurement, installation, and production readiness.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and process standards to ensure consistent performance and quality compliance.
• Contribute to quality system requirements and operational excellence initiatives within a regulated manufacturing environment.

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Strong team culture with clear paths for internal advancement.Excellent pay, strong retirement match, and robust benefits.

• Minimum 3-4 years experience
• Knowledge of OD/ID/Creep Feed grinding
• 3D modeling experience using CAD software
• Programming experience using CAM software
• Strong communicator
• Personable and able to work well in a tight knit group

My client is a globally recognized leader in gear technology, with an extensive manufacturing footprint and customers spanning industries such as e-mobility, aerospace, agriculture, construction, mining, marine, renewable energy, commercial vehicles, and power tools. Their offerings include advanced engineering software, precision manufacturing equipment, metrology systems, automation solutions, and comprehensive technical support services.

• Permanent Manufacturing Engineer III position in Chicago.
• Salary of $95,000 to $110,000.
• Three weeks of PTO, plus one additional day for each year of service.
• Three sick days.
• 401(k) plan through Vanguard with a 6% contribution.
• BCBS insurance.
• Well defined growth track to advance career