Manufacturing Engineering Technician

The Timken Company • Montgomery, IL

6d • $50,000 - $65,000

About The Position

If you're ready for a challenging career that provides you with the ability to advance personally and professionally, look to Timken. Our employees make the world more productive by improving the efficiency and reliability of the machinery that keeps industry in motion. Together, We'll Keep the World Moving Forward. Not everyone knows what Timken makes. But you'll recognize what we make possible. Timken engineers solutions that keep the world moving by offering products and services to keep the world’s equipment, machinery and vehicles in motion. Everywhere from NASCAR® to NASA. Position Summary: We have an opportunity at our Montgomery, IL location for a Manufacturing Engineering Technician. This role specifies and develops operational sequences and manufacturing methods, and provides technical support to internal and external customers. The Manufacturing Engineering Technician partners across engineering, quoting, production, and quality to ensure parts are designed and produced in the most cost-effective and manufacturable way while maintaining high standards for process control and product quality. What We Offer: The annual salary range for this position is $50,000 - $65,000 based on experience. Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage. Benefits start on first day of employment. 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company match. 10 paid holidays per year plus paid vacation. Paid parental leave at one year of service. Employee discounts on products and services. Education expense reimbursement, eligible to apply at first day of employment. Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience in machining processes, tooling, fixtures, and machining best practices.
• Proven experience supporting CNC machining operations, including programming (CAM), troubleshooting, and DNC library management
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and customer specifications; proficient with CAD and internal software systems.
• Self-accountability to meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred associate degree or technical diploma in Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Partner with product engineers to develop part configurations that are cost-effective and manufacturable.
• Collaborate with the quoting department to develop and review process steps, tooling needs, and cycle times to generate accurate costing data for new and existing parts.
• Develop, review, and maintain process steps as routings on a regular basis to ensure process efficiency and effectiveness.
• Create or review process steps for sales order checklists.
• Develop, review, and troubleshoot manufacturing processes, set-ups, fixtures, and cycle times; provide training and technical support for the production floor as required.
• Evaluate, recommend, and test machinery and equipment for process implementation and capability.
• Determine rework methods to salvage non-conforming parts.
• Support CNC operations including programming, troubleshooting, and DNC library management.
• Work closely with quality departments to develop procedures, standards, and set-up sheets.
• Assist with the design and fabrication of prototype parts.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage. Benefits start on first day of employment.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company match.
• 10 paid holidays per year plus paid vacation.
• Paid parental leave at one year of service.
• Employee discounts on products and services.
• Education expense reimbursement, eligible to apply at first day of employment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED