Manufacturing Engineer - Sterling Engineering : Job Details

Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Near Lemont, IL

Job Type: 3-6 month contract, potential for direct hire conversion

Pay: $40-50/hr

Benefits: Vision, Medical, Dental,

Sterling Engineering is partnered with a global leader in motion control and power transmission solutions to hire a Manufacturing Engineer near Lemont, IL. This role focuses on driving cost reduction through process improvement while ensuring compliance with AS9100 and NADCAP standards.

Job Duties:

• Apply core mechanical engineering principles (Statics, Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Mechanical Design, Materials, and Heat Transfer) to make decisions impacting quality, delivery, and cost
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives through process improvements and waste elimination
• Lead and participate in root cause analysis and corrective action to reduce non-conformances
• Design ergonomic and efficient workstations and tooling to optimize productivity
• Stay current with emerging manufacturing technologies and recommend improvements
• Lead and support Kaizen events aligned with Value Stream Mapping (VSM) roadmaps
• Use Regal Business System (RBS) tools to drive continuous improvement and seek facilitator certifications
• Develop and implement lean manufacturing action plans to support business growth
• Use DMAIC and other problem-solving tools to resolve work issues
• Support cost-out projects in manufacturing and assembly areas
• Provide hands-on support with setup, tooling, fixture selection, and troubleshooting
• Support special processes including heat treatment, plating, and welding
• Create and maintain process routings and setup instructions for parts and assemblies

Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Person per federal export control laws (citizen, national, permanent resident, or asylee/refugee)
• BS in Engineering or related technical field required
• 3+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing plant environment
• Experience with grinding, turning, and milling preferred (minimum 1 year)
• Strong foundation in core mechanical/manufacturing engineering principles
• Proficiency in extracting and analyzing data to inform business decisions
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt is a plus
• Skilled in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Demonstrated project management capability
• Strong team orientation with ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Experience with high-speed mechanical seals and mating rings is a plus

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.