Manufacturing Engineer (CONTRACT)

Title : Manufacturing Engineer

Location : Near Romeoville, IL

Hire Type : Long Term Contract opportunity

Compensation : $80k-90k / yr.

Benefits : As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

The Manufacturing Engineer manages complex cross-functional projects aimed at improving safety, quality, delivery, and cost through waste elimination. This role bridges the gap between design and operations, ensuring that new products are launched efficiently and that existing processes are optimized through advanced automation and Industry 4.0 solutions. This individual serves as a mentor to junior staff and a technical lead for high-impact capital equipment projects.

Job Duties :

• Prepare detailed project plans, including timelines and task hours, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Oversee R&D for new manufacturing equipment, processes, and standard operating procedures
• Interact with Design Engineering and Supply Chain to ensure Design for Manufacturability
• Identify and implement capital projects for new technologies and business needs.
• Design and implement tooling and fixtures focused on error-proofing.
• Lead Process Mapping, FMEA, Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs), and 8-Step Problem Solving.
• Support the transition to Industry 4.0 and advanced automation solutions.
• Create and improve standard tools used in project delivery and automation.

Qualifications :

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.