Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer – Manufacturing & Quality Systems

Location: East Central Illinois Compensation: $105,000–$125,000 Schedule: Full-Time | On-Site | No Travel

An established industrial equipment manufacturer is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead process improvements and oversee the company's Quality Management System (QMS).

This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on manufacturing efficiency, quality, and cost reduction while working closely with Engineering, Production, and leadership. Ideal candidates bring experience in metal fabrication, manufacturing engineering, and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Improve manufacturing processes, workflows, production efficiency, and safety.
• Lead LEAN and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop manufacturing aids, jigs, fixtures, and standardized work instructions.
• Review blueprints, BOMs, routings, and engineering changes.
• Identify production bottlenecks and improve manufacturability.
• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS), including procedures, documentation, and internal audits.
• Manage corrective actions (CAR), root-cause investigations, and quality metrics.
• Oversee welder qualifications, calibration systems, and supplier quality.
• Coordinate engineering projects and resolve production and customer quality issues.
• Provide technical guidance and training to manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience preferred.
• 2+ years of quality assurance or QMS experience preferred.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Welding, or related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and corrective actions.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, technical drawings, BOMs, and routings.
• Strong troubleshooting, project management, and communication skills.

Preferred:

• Metal fabrication or mechanical equipment manufacturing experience.
• LEAN Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• CAD/Autodesk Inventor or other 2D/3D design software.
• Welding standards, internal audits, and supplier quality experience.

Why Join?

• $105,000–$125,000 annually
• Competitive benefits package
• Employee share purchase plan
• Opportunity to lead both manufacturing engineering and quality initiatives
• Direct influence on plant performance and continuous improvement
• No travel required

Interested?

Alana Seddon | gpacExecutive Search Consultant | Manufacturing & Industrial Operations 785-783-6703alana.seddon@gogpac.com

All inquiries and candidate information will be held in the strictest confidence.

Keywords

Manufacturing Engineer • Quality Engineer • QMS • Manufacturing Engineering • Metal Fabrication • Process Engineering • LEAN Manufacturing • Continuous Improvement • Root Cause Analysis • Corrective Action • CAR • Internal Audits • Quality Assurance • CAD • Autodesk Inventor • BOMs • Routings • Welding Standards • Supplier Quality • Process Improvement