Manufacturing Process Engineer

H C DUKE & SON LLC•East Moline, IL

27d•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Process Engineer develops, documents, improves, and maintains manufacturing processes and work instructions by interpreting engineering drawings, bills of material, specifications, and other technical documentation while working directly with production employees to understand how products are actually built. This position compares engineering requirements with current manufacturing practices, identifies discrepancies or buildability concerns, and coordinates with Engineering, Operations, Production Administration, and production employees to establish approved, practical, and repeatable manufacturing processes. The Manufacturing Process Engineer translates engineering requirements and shop-floor knowledge into clear, controlled work instructions, standard work, routings, process documentation, and training materials. The position also supports new product introductions, engineering changes, manufacturing efficiency, and the continued alignment of engineering documentation with approved production practices.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, blueprints, bills of material, specifications, tolerances, and other technical documentation.
Experience working directly with production employees to understand how products are built and translate that knowledge into clear and practical work instructions.
Experience developing or maintaining manufacturing work instructions, standard work, routings, process documentation, or similar controlled documents.
Ability to identify discrepancies between engineering documentation and actual manufacturing practices and work with appropriate departments to support their review and resolution.
Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP, including routings, work centers, operation sequences, or standard operation times.

Nice To Haves

Experience with engineering change control and controlled-document revision processes preferred.

Responsibilities

Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, bills of material, specifications, and other technical documentation to understand manufacturing requirements.
Work directly with production employees to observe how products are built and translate engineering requirements and shop-floor knowledge into clear, practical work instructions and standard work.
Compare engineering documentation, routings, work instructions, and actual manufacturing practices to identify discrepancies, missing information, and buildability concerns.
Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Production Administration, and production employees to resolve discrepancies and ensure necessary changes are reviewed, approved, and documented.
Develop, update, and maintain controlled manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, standard operating procedures, process maps, visual aids, and training materials.
Develop, update, and maintain manufacturing routings and documented processes in coordination with appropriate departments to ensure they reflect approved manufacturing methods and company standards.
Support Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and new product introductions by reviewing and updating affected manufacturing processes, routings, and work instructions.
Conduct time studies and evaluate operation sequences, standard times, production throughput, and manufacturing methods.
Identify, recommend, and support the implementation of manufacturing process and operational efficiency improvements.
Participate in process audits, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous-improvement activities to ensure manufacturing processes remain accurate, consistent, and effective.