Manufacturing Engineer
Advastar, Inc - Cortland, IL
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DIRECT HIRE | MANUFACTURING ENGINEER | SYCAMORE, ILOur client is an Engineered-to-Order manufacturer, providing material handling and containment solutions for several industries (Data Center, Municipal Facilities, Oil & Gas, Agriculture, Chemical, etc.). They are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join their team to assist in implementing, optimizing, and programming new manufacturing equipment investments at their facilities (4 fabrication locations in the US).Anticipate $110K-$140K basePotential 10% bonusBenefits (health, 401(k), PTO)Responsibilities:Program and optimize laser systems (e.g., Amada, Mitsubishi) using SigmaNEST, including adjusting cut parameters for efficiencyTroubleshoot equipment issues (e.g., lasers, pumps, motors) when maintenance teams need supportSupport capital projects, including equipment installations (e.g., Fanuc robots, lasers), coordinating vendors, electricians, and contractorsCreate 2D/3D drawings using AutoCAD or Inventor for tooling and conveyor systemsCollaborate with maintenance, production, and leadership to reduce backlog and improve processesTravel 25% to other company facilities for equipment support and projectsContribute to lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Kaizens)Qualifications:BS in Mechanical, Industrial, or related engineering field preferred5-10 years of manufacturing or industrial engineering experienceProject management or lean manufacturing experience a plusProficiency in laser programming (e.g., SigmaNEST) and equipment troubleshootingExperience with AutoCAD (2D) or Inventor (3D) for drawingsStrong communication skills for cross-functional collaborationWillingness to travel 25%EEO
Created: 2026-04-02