Sr. Manufacturing Engineer / Quality Engineer
About The Position
This is a hands-on, floor-focused Manufacturing/Quality Engineer position supporting daily production, process improvement, and product quality in a machining and assembly environment. The role focuses on process optimization, problem solving, and quality system execution rather than design engineering. The engineer will support production, develop and maintain manufacturing processes and quality documentation, contribute to new product introduction and equipment implementation, and lead improvement and corrective-action efforts. This is a fully onsite role in Rockford, Illinois; local candidates are required, and relocation assistance is not provided. The position is exempt and reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of hands-on manufacturing or quality engineering experience in a production environment.
- Strong experience with machining, assembly, tooling, and fixturing.
- Working knowledge of ISO quality systems, Lean, and Six Sigma tools.
- Demonstrated ability to lead root-cause analysis and data-driven problem solving.
- Experience collaborating with customers and suppliers on technical and quality issues.
- Must be comfortable spending significant time on the production floor.
- Must be a local candidate; relocation assistance is not provided.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency with 3D modeling or 3D printing.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily production-floor support to resolve process, tooling, and equipment issues.
- Develop, document, and maintain machining and assembly processes.
- Support new product introduction from a manufacturing-readiness perspective, including PFMEAs, control plans, and process documentation.
- Participate in equipment justification and support implementation of new machinery and technology.
- Execute engineering change notifications and ensure smooth integration into production.
- Ensure compliance with workmanship standards and ISO-based quality system requirements.
- Review engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection methods for manufacturability and accuracy.
- Lead root-cause investigations and corrective/preventive action activities.
- Conduct internal audits and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions.
- Work with customers and suppliers to resolve quality issues and drive improvements.
- Develop and maintain inspection documentation for new and existing products.
- Develop standardized work and implement process improvements across machining and assembly.
- Lead waste-reduction, cost-reduction, and efficiency-improvement initiatives.
- Evaluate and optimize manufacturing processes using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
Benefits
- Participation in the Annual Bonus Plan.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Additional voluntary benefits, including life, disability, and supplemental coverage options.
- 401(k) program with company contribution.
- Tuition assistance to support continued education and professional development.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- Collaborative work environment with opportunities for growth from within.
- Stable, growing manufacturing environment with opportunities to lead impactful improvement initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
