Manufacturing Engineer

NBC Mesh Tec•Batavia, IL

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About The Position

We are seeking a motivated Junior Manufacturing Engineer to support daily production operations, assist with process improvements, and contribute to quality and efficiency initiatives. This role offers someone early in their career hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The Manufacturing Engineer supports production teams with troubleshooting and workflow improvements; helps document processes, work instructions, and quality checks; and creates and updates CAD drawings, production layouts, and manufacturing documentation. The role also assists with customer quotations, cost estimates, and manufacturing feasibility reviews, and contributes to continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and suggesting ideas. The engineer works with senior engineers on small projects, equipment updates, and layout changes, and performs basic data entry, reporting, and cross-functional communication. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, business-level English communication skills, the ability to follow instructions and learn quickly, teamwork, basic computer skills, and comfort working around machinery. An associate or bachelor’s degree is a plus. Mandarin language skills, prior manufacturing, production, or engineering-support experience, and familiarity with tools, equipment, or basic technical concepts are preferred. The company offers a starting salary of $70,000 annually, described as commensurate with experience, along with benefits, hands-on training and mentorship, growth opportunities, and a stable work environment with consistent hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; an associate or bachelor’s degree is a plus.
Business-level English communication skills.
Ability to follow instructions, learn quickly, and work in a team environment.
Basic computer skills and comfort working around machinery.

Nice To Haves

Chinese (Mandarin) language skills.
Prior experience in manufacturing, production, or engineering support.
Familiarity with tools, equipment, or basic technical concepts.
Interest in developing long-term skills in engineering or operations.

Responsibilities

Support production teams with troubleshooting, workflow improvements, and basic technical tasks.
Assist in documenting processes, work instructions, and quality checks.
Create and update CAD drawings, production layouts, and manufacturing documentation.
Assist with preparing customer quotations, cost estimates, and manufacturing feasibility reviews.
Help identify inefficiencies and contribute ideas for continuous improvement.
Work with senior engineers on small projects, equipment updates, and layout changes.
Perform basic data entry, reporting, and communication with cross-functional teams.