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Manufacturing Engineer

Full-time

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.
Required Qualifications
  • 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.
Preferred Skills
  • Power BI
  • Microsoft PowerApps
  • Familiarity with machining processes
  • Experience with DOE / experimental manufacturing activities
Work Environment
  • 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.
Interview Process
  • 1 interview round
  • Virtual/phone
  • Panel interview
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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