Manufacturing Engineer

Primary Job Title

Manufacturing Engineer

• Process Engineer
• Industrial Engineer
• Production Engineer
• Manufacturing Process Engineer
• Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer

Lincoln, IL, USA

Onsite

• Position Type:
  Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Start:
  As Soon As Possible
• Pay Rate: $45 – $48 per hour

The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining efficient manufacturing processes and work instructions in accordance with site and safety standards. The role involves process optimization, troubleshooting production issues, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to drive quality, safety, and productivity improvements.

• Safety: Learn, implement, and comply with all Safety, Ergonomics, and Management of Change activities to support site safety goals. Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) may be required; training and certification will be provided if needed.
• Process and Work Instructions: Generate and maintain Manufacturing Processes and Work Instructions per MSOP standards. Create and update Oracle ERP routings for products.
• Inspection: Identify needs for standard or special gauging, and specify special equipment/tooling for production.
• Problem Resolution: Provide timely support in resolving manufacturing issues; complete NCRs in accordance with MSOP standards.
• Process Optimization: Improve First Pass Yield (FPY) and Overall Process Effectiveness (OPE). Use Lean Six Sigma tools to reduce waste and variation. Support 5S and visual management initiatives.
• Work Cell Design: Assist in developing Work Cell Design, Integration, and Validation when required.
• Communication and Teamwork: Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Quality Eng, Design Eng, Tool Design Group, Production Supervisors, and Technicians) to improve workflow, throughput, quality, and safety. Participate in meetings and calls as needed.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment involving hand assembly, mechanical fasteners, and testing.
• Must be a U.S. person under ITAR (U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, Asylee, or Refugee).
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship, now or in the future.

• Experience developing and supporting electrical or electro‑mechanical manufacturing and assembly processes (welding, TIG, electron beam, vacuum furnace brazing, machining).
• Practitioner of Lean Manufacturing and Visual Control implementations.
• Experience developing tooling used for mechanical and electrical assembly.
• Understanding of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) principles.
• Knowledge and use of PFMEAs within manufacturing.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement and root cause problem‑solving activities.

• Process Engineering
• Lean Manufacturing
• Mechanical Assembly

• Six Sigma Methodology
• Tool Design and Development
• Oracle ERP Routing
• DFMA Principles

• 5S and Visual Management
• Quality Engineering Collaboration
• Work Cell Integration and Validation

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

Intelligent power management company focused on sustainability and improving quality of life. Provides solutions for efficient and reliable power management, committed to innovation and positive global impact.

GTT is a minority‑owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American‑owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

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