Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer – First Responder Job Description

The Manufacturing Engineer – First Responder will support the Lower Powertrain Group, which oversees manufacturing engineering responsibilities for axle assemblies, final drives, brakes, and related components for large mining trucks, off-highway trucks, wheel tractor scrapers, and motor graders. This role is critical for ensuring smooth production operations, driving continuous improvement, and supporting safety and quality initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact on the production floor during first shift with occasional flexibility to meet second or third shift needs.
• Participate in daily production start-up meetings to understand goals, challenges, and safety/quality messages.
• Respond promptly to issues raised by production teams, investigate root causes, and develop actionable solutions.
• Conduct audits of standard work procedures to ensure compliance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with operators and team members to refine processes for safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Update standard work documentation and implement changes in manufacturing systems.
• Work with tool design teams to procure or design new tools as needed.
• Issue purchase orders for replacement or new equipment to improve processes.
• Evaluate and improve area layouts, material presentation, and overall organization to enhance efficiency and safety.
• Support implementation of engineering changes, including tooling updates and standard work modifications.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering and assembly processes.
• Familiarity with process improvement, lean manufacturing, and process engineering.
• Proficiency in automation and continuous improvement practices.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with CAP (client-specific systems), Teamcenter, and AutoCAD.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Prior engineering internship experience.

Work Environment

Work at a manufacturing site in North America, operating since 1955, covering approximately 3,000,000 sq. ft. with around 3,100 employees. The environment focuses on lower powertrain assembly, supporting axle assemblies, final drives, brakes, and related components for large mining trucks and other heavy machinery. This is a full-time, 5 days per week onsite role with a primary schedule on first shift, but expect occasional overlap with second or third shifts. The work setting is dynamic and hands-on, emphasizing safety, precision, and collaboration.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Champaign, IL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Champaign,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 27, 2026.

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