Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Title : Manufacturing Engineer
Location : Elgin, IL
Hire Type : Direct Hire
Salary : $80K-$95K/YR.
Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401(k) with match

This Manufacturing Process Engineer role is a hands-on position supporting electronics manufacturing operations. You will act as the key link between engineering, quality, and production-translating designs into efficient, repeatable processes while troubleshooting issues on the production floor and driving continuous improvement.

Job Duties :

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for the production floor, supporting operators, technicians, and supervisors.
• Translate product designs and engineering changes into manufacturing processes and requirements.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting for assembly, test, and process issues to minimize downtime.
• Lead and support root cause analysis (RCA) for defects, failures, and yield issues.
• Manage non-conforming material through MRB processes (repair, rework, scrap decisions).
• Design and maintain fixtures, tooling, and test equipment for production.
• Develop and maintain work instructions and manufacturing documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Collaborate with Quality to establish inspection points, CAPAs, and process controls.
• Audit processes and equipment to ensure compliance with quality standards (ISO 9001).

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in electronics or PCBA.
• Experience supporting production and working cross-functionally with engineering and quality teams.
• Strong understanding of electronics, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process improvement tools.
• Background in quality systems and root cause analysis (RCA).
• Familiarity with production processes such as soldering, assembly, or related equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Meet Your Recruiter

Naeomi Cervantes
Senior Technical Recruiter

Naeomi is a Senior Technical Recruiter at Sterling Engineering with more than two years of experience supporting candidates and clients. She focuses on Sterling's Commercial Division, recruiting for roles across plastics, machining, aerospace, and other specialized technical environments.

Naeomi enjoys recruiting because it gives her the opportunity to make a lasting, positive impact in someone's life. She is passionate about helping candidates find new opportunities that align with their skills, goals, and long-term career growth.

For Naeomi, recruiting is also about building trusted relationships and being a helpful resource beyond one placement. Whether supporting an individual candidate or someone in their network who may be looking for a new role, she takes pride in helping people move forward with confidence.

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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