Manufacturing Engineering Technician

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Position Summary:

We have an opportunity at our Montgomery, IL location for a Manufacturing Engineering Technician. This role specifies and develops operational sequences and manufacturing methods, and provides technical support to internal and external customers. The Manufacturing Engineering Technician partners across engineering, quoting, production, and quality to ensure parts are designed and produced in the most cost-effective and manufacturable way while maintaining high standards for process control and product quality.

What We Offer:

• The annual salary range for this position is $50,000 - $65,000 based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Benefits start on first day of employment.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company match.
• 10 paid holidays per year plus paid vacation.
• Paid parental leave at one year of service.
• Employee discounts on products and services.
• Education expense reimbursement, eligible to apply at first day of employment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Partner with product engineers to develop part configurations that are cost-effective and manufacturable.
• Collaborate with the quoting department to develop and review process steps, tooling needs, and cycle times to generate accurate costing data for new and existing parts.
• Develop, review, and maintain process steps as routings on a regular basis to ensure process efficiency and effectiveness.
• Create or review process steps for sales order checklists.
• Develop, review, and troubleshoot manufacturing processes, set-ups, fixtures, and cycle times; provide training and technical support for the production floor as required.
• Evaluate, recommend, and test machinery and equipment for process implementation and capability.
• Determine rework methods to salvage non-conforming parts.
• Support CNC operations including programming, troubleshooting, and DNC library management.
• Work closely with quality departments to develop procedures, standards, and set-up sheets.
• Assist with the design and fabrication of prototype parts.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred associate degree or technical diploma in Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in machining processes, tooling, fixtures, and machining best practices.
• Proven experience supporting CNC machining operations, including programming (CAM), troubleshooting, and DNC library management
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and customer specifications; proficient with CAD and internal software systems.
• Self-accountability to meet deadlines.

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Timken is a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion. Our expanding portfolio of next-generation solutions helps customers around the world improve efficiency, solve their toughest challenges, and push the boundaries of performance. We employ 19,000 people globally, operate from 45 countries, and posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2024.

We have been recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 5x by Newsweek and one of the World's Most Ethical Companies 14x by Ethisphere.
Why Choose Timken?

• Over a century of knowledge and innovation
• A culture of top performance
• A global, diverse environment
• Products that contribute to a sustainable world
• A conviction to improve communities around us
• Competitive salary and benefits

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