Fastener Manufacturing Engineer

Fastener Manufacturing Engineer:
Rockford, IL

A stable and growing manufacturer in the Rockford area is seeking a hands-on engineering professional with experience in the fastener and cold heading industry. This is an opportunity to join a smaller, team-oriented environment where your contributions are highly visible and your technical expertise directly impacts operations, quality, and customer success.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving manufacturing challenges, collaborating across departments, and working closely with production in a fast-paced precision manufacturing environment.

• Support part development, tooling, and manufacturing process improvements within a cold heading environment
• Partner with production, quality, and sales teams to troubleshoot issues and improve efficiency
• Assist with quoting, feasibility reviews, and technical customer support
• Analyze manufacturing processes and recommend continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure products meet customer specifications and quality standards
• Serve as a technical resource across multiple departments

• Education: Higher-level engineering or technical education preferred; equivalent experience considered
• Experience: 2+ years’ experience within the fastener or cold heading industry required
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of cold heading processes and secondary operations, required
• Software: MS Office Suite & ERP experience, required

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• And More!

This role does not offer visa sponsorship or relocation assistance. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Pay: $65,000 – $110,000/year, based on experience

Type:
Full-time, 1st Shift, On-site

Schedule:

Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Bring your fastener and cold heading expertise to a growing team. Apply today!