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Sterling Engineering · 8 hours ago

Manufacturing Engineer

Deerfield, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$65K/yr - $85K/yr

3+ years exp

Sterling Engineering is partnering with a growing manufacturing organization to hire a Manufacturing Engineer II to support manufacturing operations within a highly engineered industrial environment. This role focuses on improving production methods, supporting quality and cost initiatives, and partnering with operations to ensure efficient, repeatable, and scalable manufacturing processes.

ConsultingInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Evaluate, develop, and improve manufacturing processes to support safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives

Analyze production flow, labor requirements, and cycle times to support operational planning and decision-making

Partner with engineering, operations, and leadership teams to align manufacturing capabilities with production needs

Support Lean manufacturing initiatives, including process mapping, Gemba activities, and waste reduction efforts

Lead or support PFMEA and DFMEA activities to identify and mitigate process and design risks

Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions and process standards

Support project execution related to equipment, tooling, and process improvements

Provide hands-on manufacturing support and assist with training technical and non-technical team members

Monitor quality and process performance, identifying trends and driving corrective actions

Qualification

Lean ManufacturingFMEA / PFMEACAD toolsManufacturing EngineeringAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or related discipline)

3-6 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial engineering environment (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, FMEA / PFMEA, and continuous improvement methodologies

Experience using CAD tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or ProE

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Comfortable working in a plant-based environment and collaborating cross-functionally

Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs and navigating production areas

Up to 10% travel as needed

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

A 401(k) program

Additional benefits aligned with a stable, growing manufacturing organization

Company

Sterling Engineering

Sterling Engineering is an engineering company providing technical recruitment and engineering project services.

Founded in 1969

Westchester, Illinois, USA

501-1000 employees

http://sterling-engineering.com

H1B Sponsorship

Sterling Engineering has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship

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Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (3)

2024 (6)

2023 (3)

2022 (1)

2020 (5)

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Dolores Connolly

CEO

Recent News

Hartford Business Journal

With World War II-era roots, Barkhamsted machine shop Sterling Engineering aims to double in size amid broader turnaround effort

2025-01-28

Hartford Business Journal

Barkhamsted engineering group lands $33M component contract for Sikorsky

2024-12-20

Business Wire

Air Industries Group Subsidiary Sterling Engineering Corporation Receives $3.2M in New Contracts

2024-01-03

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