Manufacturing engineer

Job Description: Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly

This role involves overseeing the separation of two combined product lines for fuel injectors in Pontiac. The Manufacturing Engineer will take full responsibility for the line, managing the entire process of establishing the new line, including tasks such as torquing and laser marking. A comprehensive understanding of injector testing is advantageous, along with strong APQP experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the separation of combined product lines for fuel injectors.

• Take ownership of the assembly line process, ensuring the new line is operational.

• Perform tasks including torquing and laser marking as part of the assembly process.

• Utilize a good understanding of injector testing to ensure product quality.

• Employ strong APQP experience to optimize assembly processes.

Essential Skills

• 0-2 years of experience in manufacturing engineering.

• Proficiency in assembly processes.

• Experience in manufacturing engineering.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Assembly experience.

• APQP experience is beneficial.

This is an onsite role in Pontiac, Illinois.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $33.00/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 Kankakee,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2025.

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