Top Manufacturing Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

Improves assembly and manufacturing performance through process optimization, Lean continuous improvement, production readiness, and scalable manufacturing systems. Responsibilities include developing routings, standard work, and manufacturing documentation; leading Kaizen, value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and corrective actions; supporting NPI, tooling, automation, capacity planning, and facility improvements; and analyzing production data to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.

Improves assembly and manufacturing performance through process optimization, Lean and continuous improvement initiatives, production readiness, and scalable manufacturing systems. Responsibilities include managing production routings, standard work, work instructions, capacity analysis, root cause investigations, NPI support, tooling and fixture development, automation initiatives, and manufacturing data analysis. The role collaborates with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Research and Development, and Product Management to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.

Lead global digital manufacturing transformation by defining roadmap, architecting analytics and AI solutions, integrating MES/SCADA/PLCs with cloud, developing predictive maintenance and anomaly-detection models, driving OEE and quality improvements, enforcing data governance, and scaling Industry 4.0 capabilities across sites.

Lead design, validation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes with Tier 1 suppliers. Drive NPI, cost reduction, LSS and Industry 4.0 initiatives, manage engineering changes, create work instructions and BOM alignment, develop fixtures/tools, and collaborate cross-functionally to implement DFX and improve production quality, efficiency, and cost.

Develops and troubleshoots manufacturing processes and product lines, maintains plant equipment, designs experiments and test methods, analyzes data, documents engineering work, supports quality troubleshooting, conducts feasibility studies, leads continuous improvement and cross-functional projects, and researches future technology trends.

Drive ERP (Epicor) part setup, DFM, and operational analytics for a high-mix, low-volume engineered-to-order environment. Improve routings, EOQ, cycle times, labor standards, scrap tracking, throughput, and product cost through cross-functional collaboration, VAVE, root-cause problem solving, capacity planning models, and data-driven recommendations to leadership.

Manufacturing Engineer supporting new product introduction, process improvement, production troubleshooting, tooling and fixture design, capital projects, preventive maintenance, corrective actions, and employee training. The role applies Lean, PDCA, DMAIC, statistical methods, GD&T, PPAP, ISO 9001, and IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards to improve safety, quality, cost, delivery, and efficiency in electronics and wire/cable assembly manufacturing.

Support manufacturing across all levels: design and optimize processes and line balancing; specify tooling, fixtures, and equipment; support production ramp-up; lead continuous improvement and root cause analysis; collaborate with design, quality, and supply chain teams.

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer leads mentoring efforts, aligns engineering teams with business strategies, and drives continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will support production, improve manufacturing processes, design tools, train operators, and oversee engineering documentation. You will also interact with customers and evaluate product specifications.

Support HMLV engineered-to-order manufacturing by driving ERP (Epicor) excellence, DFM, operational analytics, and continuous improvement to improve throughput, reduce costs, and enable accurate quoting and capacity planning.

Optimize and troubleshoot processes for PIC wafer fabrication, support scaling and production yield, and utilize metrology equipment for process control.

Manufacturing Automation Engineer responsible for designing SCADA systems, managing projects, and collaborating with clients for the food and beverage and life science industries. Requires strong technical and interpersonal skills along with experience in system integration and control systems.

Lead semiconductor process integration for InP photonic integrated circuit manufacturing. Troubleshoot process deviations and test failures, maintain fab specifications and test structures, monitor process capability, and drive yield, reliability, manufacturability, throughput, and cycle-time improvements. Support technology development, process transfer, qualification, and high-volume manufacturing ramp while collaborating with process engineering, operations, and technology development teams.

Leads the Solon site's automation program from launch through full-scale production. Sets technical strategy, directs automation system design and development, manages project scope, resources, timelines, risks, and execution, and coordinates controls, process, automation, Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams. Provides technical guidance on robotics, machine vision, PLCs, HMIs, and integrated manufacturing systems while communicating roadmap and progress to senior leadership. Develops technical talent and drives continuous improvement and technology adoption.

Lead and support Quality Assurance across manufacturing sites, ensuring ISO compliance, managing supplier quality programs and accreditations, driving process control and continuous improvement using SPC, FMEA, Gage R&R and other quality tools, resolving customer complaints, and training quality staff. Travel up to 25%.

Lead manufacturing systems engineering for IRCM/RFCM product lines: develop manufacturing plans, readiness assessments, automation designs, cost models, and maturity plans; drive digital transformation, capital/NCTA/CRAD planning, and cross-functional producibility solutions to prepare programs for production.

Lead design and troubleshooting of manufacturing test equipment, fixtures, and automated test software for RF/Electronic Warfare systems. Develop and maintain test procedures, support production failure investigations, perform testability reviews, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing testing processes.

Lead development and validation of RF test stations, support production troubleshooting and calibration, drive design-for-manufacturability and continuous improvement, coordinate cross-functional teams, and manage test engineering projects and reporting for EOIR products.

Design, develop, and maintain manufacturing test software and hardware for RF production units. Create test procedures, fixtures, and acceptance tests; troubleshoot hardware, firmware, and software; collaborate with design, production, and quality teams; support environmental screening and continuous improvement in a fast-paced aerospace/defense manufacturing environment.

Lead standing up, modifying, and sustaining manufacturing test capability for RF/electronic warfare systems. Shape acceptance and environmental test requirements, drive test equipment/fixture design and software integration, manage schedule/cost using earned value, report to leadership, and lead manufacturing readiness and customer review events.

Lead development and validation of RF manufacturing test stations and procedures from requirements through release. Troubleshoot hardware and test issues, design/maintain test fixtures, perform acceptance and environmental screening of SRUs/LRUs, collaborate with design, production, QA and vendors, and drive continuous improvement to reduce cost, cycle time, and defects.

Develop, validate, and maintain RF manufacturing test stations, procedures, and fixtures. Troubleshoot hardware and test issues, support production acceptance testing and environmental screening, and drive continuous improvement. Collaborate with design, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure testability and product readiness.

Lead development and validation of manufacturing test stations and procedures for RF production hardware. Support production troubleshooting, acceptance testing, and environmental screening. Design and debug test fixtures, create schematics and test requirements, collaborate with design, quality, and production teams, and drive continuous improvement to reduce cost, cycle time, and defects.

Lead development and validation of manufacturing test stations and procedures for RF production hardware. Coordinate across design, production, quality, and project teams to debug test hardware, create schematics and test fixtures, execute environmental screening, and drive continuous improvement to reduce cost, cycle time, and defects.