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Sterling Engineering · 9 hours ago

Manufacturing Engineer

Loves Park, IL

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

$45/hr - $50/hr

5+ years exp

Sterling Engineering is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer (Operations Engineer II) to support a high-volume manufacturing environment through process improvement, technical problem-solving, and manufacturing leadership. This role involves partnering closely with technical leadership and the manufacturing floor to improve processes and drive operational excellence.

ConsultingInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provide technical manufacturing solutions to complex production and process challenges

Support new capital equipment purchases and implementation, including justification documentation

Develop and improve manufacturing cell layouts and process improvement initiatives

Apply basic Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing tools to drive continuous improvement

Support Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) and New Product Introduction (NPI)

Implement complex engineering changes and support process audits

Create, maintain, and update process documentation, work instructions, and work order documentation

Support the manufacturing floor with process-related questions and training

Initiate and support Process Flow Charts, PFMEA, and Control Plans

Provide operational updates to management as needed

Learn from senior Operations Engineers and potentially mentor Level I engineers or Manufacturing Specialists

Participate in project-level process improvement initiatives

Qualification

Manufacturing EngineeringProcess ImprovementLean ManufacturingSix SigmaDesign for ManufacturabilityTechnical Problem-SolvingCollaborationMentoring

Required

Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) in Engineering or related technical field

5 years of professional engineering experience (or equivalent combination of experience and advanced education)