Manufacturing Engineer 2

Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Mapleton, IL

Details: 12-month contract with ongoing need, opportunity for direct hire, fully onsite role

Pay Rate: $36.00 – 38.50/hr. with benefit inclusions

Job Summary

Seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the development and optimization of centrifugal casting processes in a foundry environment. This hands-on role combines process development, experimentation, and manufacturing execution to improve safety, quality, traceability, and cost efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize centrifugal casting processes and manufacturing parameters.
• Plan, execute, and document Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Analyze data, troubleshoot issues, and implement process improvements.
• Support daily equipment setup, testing, and process validation activities.
• Document findings, process changes, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and leadership teams to communicate results and resolve roadblocks.
• Drive manufacturing safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the transition of new manufacturing processes into production.
  
  

Years Of Experience And Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Associate's degree with 4+ years of relevant industrial experience will be considered.
• Master's degree candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• 2-4 years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering, foundry operations, or industrial engineering environments.
  
  

Required

Skills Required

• Manufacturing Safety
• GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
• Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis
• Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Microsoft Office
• Hands-on Manufacturing Experience
• Familiarity with Foundry Processes
• Strong Communication and Collaboration Skills
• Self-Starter with the ability to work independently
  
  

Preferred

• Centrifugal Casting Experience
• Power BI
• Microsoft Power Apps
• Familiarity with Machining Processes
• Continuous Improvement Methodologies
  
  

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