Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer

Permanent / Direct Hire Position

Location : Rockford, IL

Salary : $70,000 – $90,000 + Quarterly Bonus

Schedule : Monday – Friday, 7 : 00 AM – 4 : 30 PM

Travel : Rare (0–5%)

Overview :

Co-Staff is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive process improvements, optimize production systems, and support lean manufacturing initiatives. This role will focus on reducing costs, improving efficiency, and ensuring product quality across machining and assembly operations.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead continuous improvement and Kaizen projects
• Conduct time studies and analyze process / machine capabilities
• Optimize CNC tooling, fixtures, and plant layouts
• Troubleshoot production issues and reduce scrap / rework
• Develop and maintain routings, work instructions, and quality documentation
• Support ISO 9001 audits and compliance efforts
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams

Requirements :

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent technical experience

3+ years in a manufacturing environment

Experience with 3D CAD and reading complex engineering drawings

Strong understanding of lean principles and process improvement

Preferred :

Experience with CNC programming, heat treat, grinding, roll forming

Knowledge of one-piece flow, Kanban, and workstation design

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent

Pay : $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Education :

Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Relocate :

Rockford, IL 61102 : Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location : In person