Manufacturing Engineer

Wheeling, Illinois

$90,000.00/year

Industrial & Manufacturing

Job ID: 57679561

Job Description

HIRING IMMEDIATELY: MANUFACTURING ENGINEER IN WHEELING, IL
Accurate Personnel is hiring immediately for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Wheeling, Illinois. This individual will be responsible for process optimization, CNC programming, and more listed below. The ideal candidate will be energized by fast-moving production floors, advanced fabrication technology, and the satisfaction of seeing your process improvements translate directly into throughput, quality, and cost wins, this role will feel like home. Apply online and kickstart your career today!

Pay, Schedule, and Location
  • Starting at $75,000-$85,000/year
  • Excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
  • Onsite 5 days a week
  • Located in Wheeling, Illinois

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Process optimization — Improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC) across fabrication operations.
  • CNC programming — Program and optimize fiber lasers, turret punches, and CNC press brakes to reduce cycle time and maximize material utilization.
  • Data-driven improvement — Analyze production data, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions that boost throughput and reduce downtime.
  • Lean/CI initiatives — Lead 5S, Kaizen, SMED, and standard work improvements that drive measurable operational gains.
  • Documentation excellence — Build and maintain work instructions, SOPs, and process documentation that support safe, scalable production.
  • Equipment integration — Support installation, startup, and integration of new equipment, tooling, and automation systems.
  • Cross-functional problem solving — Partner with operators, maintenance, and engineering teams to troubleshoot issues and implement sustainable solutions.
  • Capital planning — Provide technical input and cost justification for equipment purchases and process upgrades.
  • Workflow optimization — Support ERP/MES systems to improve scheduling, resource planning, and production flow.
  • Performance tracking — Track and report OEE, scrap, cycle time, uptime, and other key metrics.

Requirements and Qualifications
  • Hands-on experience in sheet-metal fabrication — laser cutting, punching, forming, or related processes.
  • Strong understanding of fabrication workflows and production environments.
  • Experience programming fiber lasers, turret punches, and CNC press brakes.
  • Familiarity with nesting software and material optimization.
  • Working knowledge of CAD/CAM tools such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
  • A Lean mindset — CI tools, structured problem solving, and data-driven decision making.
  • Ability to manage projects and collaborate across operations, maintenance, and engineering.
  • Clear communication with both shop-floor teams and leadership.

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(Salary range based on experience)
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