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Manufacturing Engineer

LHH

Lisle, IL

Filed under Manufacturing

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Manufacturing Engineer

Our client is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to drive process improvements, increase productivity, and reduce operational costs across multiple manufacturing facilities. This role will focus on optimizing equipment performance, improving workflow efficiency, reducing scrap, enhancing quality, and supporting automation initiatives.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead Lean and continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost savings.
  • Identify opportunities to improve throughput, reduce setup times, minimize waste, and increase equipment reliability.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement sustainable solutions to manufacturing challenges.
  • Manage multiple engineering and process improvement projects while coordinating with production, maintenance, and external vendors.
  • Perform time studies and process evaluations to improve operational efficiency.
  • Support safety initiatives and ensure compliance with plant standards.
  • Travel periodically between manufacturing facilities to support operations.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
  • 6+ years of manufacturing experience.
  • 3+ years of project management experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong background in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement.
  • Experience with CNC machining, process optimization, and quality improvement.
  • Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, controls, and manufacturing systems.
  • Proficiency with CAD software


Salary Range: $85,000-$105,000

Benefits:

  • Bonus Offered
  • Health, dental, and vision, life, short/long term disability insurance
  • 401(k) offering
  • Paid time off and holidays (80 hours PTO)
  • Paid sick leave where applicable by state law.

LHH is a leader in permanent recruitment—and in the placement of top talent. Our areas of specialty include office administration, customer service, human resources, engineering, and supply chain and logistics. Please feel to check us out and apply for other opportunities if this role isn’t a perfect match.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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