Manufacturing Engineer
Purple Hires Inc
Location: Mapleton, IL Onsite
Duration: Full-Time (Permanent)
Schedule: Monday Thursday, 5:00 AM 3:00 PM (10-hour shifts)
Travel: 0 25% Domestic
Work Environment: Approximately 75% shop floor Position Summary
We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer 2 to support the development of manufacturing processes for centrifugal casting . This role combines hands-on manufacturing work, R&D activities, and execution of Design of Experiments (DOE) .
The engineer will help develop manufacturing parameters and processes aimed at improving production flow, traceability, safety, and cost efficiency.
Key Responsibilities- Prepare and start up manufacturing equipment for daily operations.
- Review and document results from previous experiments.
- Execute daily DOE (Design of Experiments) activities.
- Develop and evaluate centrifugal casting processes and manufacturing parameters.
- Document process adjustments, findings, and results.
- Communicate technical needs, issues, and roadblocks with the team.
- Participate in weekly project updates with leadership.
- Coordinate handoffs with the next shift.
- Work primarily on the manufacturing/shop floor.
- 2 4 years of industrial/manufacturing experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
- Associate's degree may be accepted with 4+ years of experience .
- Master's degree may be considered with a minimum of 2 years of experience .
- Familiarity with foundry processes .
- Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) .
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Understanding of manufacturing safety.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office .
- Comfortable working in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
- Self-starter who can work independently.
- Power BI
- Microsoft PowerApps
- Familiarity with machining processes
- Experience with DOE / experimental manufacturing activities
- Approximately 75% shop-floor work .
- Caterpillar will provide required work assets.
- Required PPE includes steel-toe boots with metatarsal protection, safety glasses, FR pants/jacket, and bump cap.
- Ability to lift 35 lbs. is required.
- 1 interview round
- Virtual/phone
- Panel interview
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