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Manufacturing Process Engineer
Location: On-site | Elgin, IL
Compensation: $80,000–$110,000 per year
Overview:
We are seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to translate design specifications into efficient, repeatable, and high-quality manufacturing processes for advanced electronics products. This hands-on role provides technical support to production, ensures process compliance, and drives collaboration between Engineering, Quality, and Production teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary technical liaison between Production, Engineering, and Quality teams
- Translate new product designs and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) into actionable manufacturing plans
- Act as the "Voice of Manufacturing" to the design team, providing feedback on manufacturability
- Provide hands-on support to production lines, troubleshoot process and assembly issues, and minimize downtime
- Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for production defects, failures, and yield excursions
- Manage Material Review Board (MRB) processes for non-conforming assemblies
- Design, implement, and maintain custom fixtures and test equipment
- Develop and maintain detailed Manufacturing Work Instructions for all product assemblies
- Utilize Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to improve cycle time, cost, and first-pass yield
- Collaborate with Quality to implement in-process inspections, Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), and audits of manufacturing processes
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field 4+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing or assembly, ideally in LCD, OLED, TFT displays, or PCBAExperience serving as a cross-functional liaison between Engineering, Quality, and Production Strong knowledge of electronics theory, schematics, wiring diagrams, and component datasheets Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma process improvement methodologies Experience with quality systems such as ISO 9001 and leading Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Familiarity with production equipment, tooling, and process validation in electronics manufacturing Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range: $80,000–$110,000 per year
Bonus: Annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance
Paid Time Off:
Personal Time Off (PTO) offered on an accrual basis up to [insert hours, e.g., 160 hours/year], plus [insert number] Paid Holidays; PTO and holidays prorated based on hire date
Health Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage available for full-time employees; employee contributions may apply
Retirement: 401(k) plan with employer match available
Other Benefits:
Short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, wellness programs, professional development opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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