Top Manufacturing Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

Assists the new product development team with 3D printing, basic modeling, prototype and test fixture design, product testing, results analysis, and manufacturing process improvement recommendations. The intern collaborates with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams while gaining practical mechanical engineering experience in a test lab and team environment.

Leads Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across production operations. Partners with machinists and engineering teams to optimize CNC processes, tooling, workflows, quality, cost, and productivity. Analyzes ERP data, leads Kaizen and Six Sigma projects, investigates root causes, implements manufacturing technologies, supports new product introductions and process validations, and mentors operations teams. Requires extensive manufacturing engineering experience, CNC machining expertise, and knowledge of medical device quality standards.

Develops and improves manufacturing processes, workflows, standard operating procedures, work instructions, routings, bills of materials, and production fixtures. Maintains SAP manufacturing data, supports make-or-buy and supplier decisions, analyzes process improvement opportunities, and coordinates engineering changes and new product transfers. Advises design, purchasing, quality, and production teams on manufacturing methods, costs, materials, and technical documentation. Travel to other plants for introductions and transfers may last up to eight consecutive weeks.

Leads manufacturing engineering projects and teams to improve productivity, reduce costs, optimize processes, and support product and process development. Responsibilities include manufacturing methods, tooling, equipment, layouts, CAPEX planning, quotations, resource planning, quality standards, vendor coordination, and continuous improvement. Requires advanced knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints, metallurgy, automation, machining, fabrication, CAD/CAM, and GD&T. Travel is up to 10%.

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.

Interface with ASIC design teams, foundries, and OSAT vendors to transition products into production. Analyze yield and statistical test data, investigate failures and manufacturing incidents, improve production efficiency, and resolve process or design issues. Support design-for-manufacturing reviews, wafer utilization, supply-chain quality, and on-time delivery. Maintain manufacturing specifications, process documentation, and best-known methods.

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.

Develop and support electro-mechanical manufacturing and end-of-line test equipment for new product introductions. Responsibilities include LabVIEW development, troubleshooting test systems, optimizing assembly-cell uptime, creating design documentation, coordinating cross-functional product releases, and supporting manufacturing improvements. The role also involves electrical schematic troubleshooting, laboratory equipment use, PLC programming, robotics or automation, and project execution.

Leads capital projects and manufacturing improvements across two facilities, managing budgets, contractors, engineering design, equipment installation, commissioning, and start-up. Provides technical support to operations and maintenance, improves equipment reliability and efficiency, troubleshoots failures, implements preventive and predictive maintenance, and drives continuous improvement. Collaborates with safety, quality, supply chain, and finance teams while ensuring regulatory compliance and mentoring plant personnel.

Design and deploy automation systems for high-volume optical transceiver manufacturing, including AI-based machine vision, robotics, motion control, testing, packaging, and process integration. Lead automation from concept through qualification and production ramp, resolve equipment issues, improve yield and throughput, collaborate with vendors and engineering teams, and develop documentation, validation protocols, and capital equipment justifications.

Drive design for manufacturability and product quality during new product development. Define DFM targets, conduct process capability studies, develop control plans, lead root-cause and corrective-action activities, and support APQP, product launches, production ramp-up, and continuous improvement. Analyze quality and production data, ensure quality-system compliance, create assembly and packaging documentation, evaluate design value, and collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams. The role requires expertise in mechanical and electronics manufacturing processes, GD&T, and automotive-quality methodologies, with up to 20% travel.

Leads RF manufacturing test station development, validation, production support, design-for-manufacturability improvements, troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and project reporting for EOIR products. Coordinates with engineering, production, quality, and project teams to resolve manufacturing issues, reduce defects and costs, and improve cycle time. Requires RF test equipment expertise, hardware and software troubleshooting, project leadership, U.S. citizenship, and ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Leads the architecture, integration, qualification, and production scaling of automation systems for precision electro-optical manufacturing. Responsibilities include machine vision, AI-based inspection, robotics, motion control, automated testing and packaging, root-cause analysis, equipment selection, documentation, capacity planning, and continuous improvement. The role serves as a senior technical authority, mentors automation engineers, leads design reviews, and collaborates with product, process, test, manufacturing, and external supplier teams.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.