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Torque Controls Engineer
Contract Consulting Opportunity | Chicago Area | Immediate Need
About the Opportunity
Implementation Engineers is seeking an experienced Torque Controls Engineer for onsite work in the Chicago area. This engagement focuses on optimizing, troubleshooting, and improving torque-controlled assembly processes within a complex discrete manufacturing environment.
The ideal candidate combines hands-on manufacturing engineering experience with deep expertise in torque tooling, controls integration, traceability systems, and assembly process reliability. This is a highly visible role working directly with operations, engineering, quality, and maintenance teams to improve product quality, process capability, and production performance.
The initial engagement is expected to last approximately 3 weeks onsite, with the potential for follow-on implementation work up to 6-12 months.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate and improve torque-controlled assembly processes.
- Troubleshoot torque tooling, controls, communication, and traceability issues.
- Analyze torque data, process capability, and quality performance metrics.
- Support integration and optimization of torque systems within manufacturing operations.
- Work with operations, engineering, quality, maintenance, and IT teams to identify and resolve production issues.
- Validate torque strategies, fastening specifications, and process controls.
- Improve data collection, reporting, and traceability associated with critical fastening operations.
- Provide practical recommendations to improve throughput, quality, reliability, and process consistency.
- Support implementation of corrective actions and sustainable process improvements.
Required Qualifications
- Experience with one or more of the following torque systems:
- Atlas Copco
- Desoutter
- Bosch Rexroth
- Stanley Assembly Technologies
- Similar industrial torque platforms
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent technical experience.
- 5+ years of manufacturing engineering, controls engineering, or assembly engineering experience.
- Hands-on experience with industrial torque tooling systems.
- Strong understanding of torque control methodologies, fastening processes, and assembly quality requirements.
- Experience troubleshooting torque communication and controls issues.
- Familiarity with manufacturing execution systems (MES), production data collection, and traceability systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Automotive, aerospace & defense, industrial equipment, or other complex discrete manufacturing experience.
- Experience integrating torque systems with:
- MES platforms
- SCADA systems
- PLC controls
- Quality and traceability databases
- Understanding of Industry 4.0 manufacturing technologies.
- Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement experience.
- Experience supporting production launches or complex assembly operations.
About Implementation Engineers
At Implementation Engineers, we do more than make recommendations -- we deliver results. For over 25 years, we have partnered with leading manufacturing, supply chain, maintenance, and industrial organizations to solve complex operational challenges and implement sustainable improvements.
We work shoulder-to-shoulder with client teams, combining deep industry expertise with a hands-on approach to improve productivity, quality, reliability, and overall business performance. We are known for rolling up our sleeves, driving execution, and helping clients achieve measurable outcomes -- not just creating reports.
If you are a practical, results-oriented engineering professional who enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges, working directly on the factory floor, and making a tangible impact, we would welcome the opportunity to connect with you.