Manufacturing Engineer

Company: DuPage Machine Products
Location: Bloomingdale
Posted on: January 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible to evaluate alternatives leading to the development and implementation of manufacturing processes on new and existing products to achieve an optimum relationship between cost and quality. This position is responsible for every aspect of process engineering, industrial engineering, and production standard costs, tooling/equipment procurement, improving operating performance, identifying and reducing waste, and troubleshooting in assigned areas of responsibility. Evaluates manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators. Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Identify opportunities or implement changes to improve products or reduce costs using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards, or product design, materials and parts. Determine root causes of failures using statistical methods and recommend changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods Evaluate manufactured products according to specifications and quality standards. Incorporate new methods and processes to improve existing operations. Investigate or resolve operational problems, such as material use variances or bottlenecks. Prepare documentation for new manufacturing processes or engineering procedures. Provide technical expertise or support related to manufacturing. Coordinate activities in scrap reduction, elimination of rework, material variances, labor variances, safety & ergonomic evaluations, and overall continuous improvement in assigned areas. Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports. Read and interpret customer and industry specifications. Maintain proper documentation (traceability, customer requirements…) and complete production routers Requirements · Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or applicable field · Knowledge of mechanical manufacturing processes, including assembly and testing. · Strong leadership skills. · Excellent verbal and written communication skills. · Fluency in written and spoken English. · 0-3 Years of experience in the manufacturing field or in a related area. · Proficiency with use of CAD Software, AutoCAD a plus. Benefits Excellent benefit package including health, dental, life insurance, and short-term disability. 401K plan with employer match. Salary commensurate with experience Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Ability to Commute: Bloomingdale, IL 60108 (Required) Work Location: In person Pay: starting at $70,000

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