Manufacturing Engineer - Vactor Manufacturing (Form/Machine)

Federal Signal Corporation
Streator, IL

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Determine necessary equipment and process design to manufacture products in an economical manner while maintaining fit, form, function and quality standards.

  • Provide proper documentation, training and communication of product/process related information to supervisors and shop personnel.

  • Work with Design Engineering to make improvements in the design of the products to reduce cost, improve quality and manufacturability.

  • Lead process improvement projects.

  • Investigate and make recommendations on the procurement of equipment to improve the manufacturing process.

  • Process Engineering Change Notices in a timely manner and communicate those changes to the appropriate shop personnel.

  • Process Engineering Change Requests in a timely manner and investigate what is being asked to be changed to make sure it is best for the company.

  • Improve safety in manufacturing by analyzing current and proposed manufacturing processes.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • 3+ years experience in a manufacturing environment.

  • Experience with CNC Programming preferred.

  • Experience with CNC equipment, including VMC, Lathe, Brake Press preferred.

  • Experience with Gibbs Cam Software preferred.

  • Experience with AutoCAD is a plus.

  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles a plus.

  • Good interpersonal skills and good written and oral communication skills.

  • Good computer skills, with knowledge of word processing and spreadsheets.

EDUCATION REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering Technology or related field is required.

Salary Range - $75-90k

Benefits of Employment:

Benefits of Employment: In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

About us:

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: Vactor Mfg. is a leading manufacturer of municipal combination catch basin/sewer cleaning vacuum trucks and industrial vacuum loaders that clean up industrial waste or recover and recycle valuable raw materials. Vactor is located in Streator, IL and is a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at [email protected]. All other applications must be submitted online.

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Posted 2026-01-09

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