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Manufacturing Engineer
We're partnering with an established, growing manufacturing organization in the Hanover Park area to hire a Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys being hands-on, solving problems, and finding smarter…
Industry
Salary
Shared at intake
About the company
NextPlay Jobs is running this search on behalf of a confidential client. We share the full company detail with you at intake, before you speak to anyone.
The opportunity
We're partnering with an established, growing manufacturing organization in the Hanover Park area to hire a Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys being hands-on, solving problems, and finding smarter ways to improve production.
This is a unique opportunity for an engineer who wants to do more than sit behind a desk. You'll work directly with production teams, evaluate manufacturing processes, identify inefficiencies, and help drive meaningful improvements across the operation.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong technical aptitude, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to connect with people on the production floor.
Key responsibilities
Evaluate manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, safety, and production capacity.
Identify opportunities for process improvement, Lean manufacturing, and 5S initiatives.
Support manufacturing estimating, costing, and production planning activities.
Work with ERP systems to improve process accuracy and operational efficiency.
Apply engineering principles and CAD/CNC knowledge to support production.
Collaborate with experienced production teams to implement practical, measurable improvements.
Take ownership of projects and bring solutions to the table.
Ideal profile
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Packaging Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
2+ years of manufacturing industry experience.
Experience with Lean manufacturing principles.
Understanding of production processes, capacity, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Technical aptitude with CAD/CNC concepts.
Strong communication skills and a hands-on, solutions-oriented approach.
Estimating, ERP, and project management experience are a plus.
Spanish proficiency is a plus.
Why This Opportunity?
Opportunity to grow into a blended manufacturing engineering and estimating role.
Hands-on environment where your ideas and improvements can have a direct impact.
Work alongside an experienced, tenured manufacturing team.
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off.
Location: Hanover Park, IL - onsite, full-time.
We're especially interested in engineers who are early in their careers, eager to learn, comfortable on the production floor, and motivated to take initiative.
Compensation & benefits
Compensation detail is shared at intake before you speak to the client.
How to apply
Three ways to start the conversation.
Send your résumé, book a call, or apply straight from the LinkedIn posting. Whichever route you pick, one person handles your application from first reply to offer.
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Jobs
Manufacturing Engineer
We're partnering with an established, growing manufacturing organization in the Hanover Park area to hire a Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys being hands-on, solving problems, and finding smarter…
Industry
Salary
Shared at intake
About the company
NextPlay Jobs is running this search on behalf of a confidential client. We share the full company detail with you at intake, before you speak to anyone.
The opportunity
We're partnering with an established, growing manufacturing organization in the Hanover Park area to hire a Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys being hands-on, solving problems, and finding smarter ways to improve production.
This is a unique opportunity for an engineer who wants to do more than sit behind a desk. You'll work directly with production teams, evaluate manufacturing processes, identify inefficiencies, and help drive meaningful improvements across the operation.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong technical aptitude, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to connect with people on the production floor.
Key responsibilities
Evaluate manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, safety, and production capacity.
Identify opportunities for process improvement, Lean manufacturing, and 5S initiatives.
Support manufacturing estimating, costing, and production planning activities.
Work with ERP systems to improve process accuracy and operational efficiency.
Apply engineering principles and CAD/CNC knowledge to support production.
Collaborate with experienced production teams to implement practical, measurable improvements.
Take ownership of projects and bring solutions to the table.
Ideal profile
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Packaging Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
2+ years of manufacturing industry experience.
Experience with Lean manufacturing principles.
Understanding of production processes, capacity, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Technical aptitude with CAD/CNC concepts.
Strong communication skills and a hands-on, solutions-oriented approach.
Estimating, ERP, and project management experience are a plus.
Spanish proficiency is a plus.
Why This Opportunity?
Opportunity to grow into a blended manufacturing engineering and estimating role.
Hands-on environment where your ideas and improvements can have a direct impact.
Work alongside an experienced, tenured manufacturing team.
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off.
Location: Hanover Park, IL - onsite, full-time.
We're especially interested in engineers who are early in their careers, eager to learn, comfortable on the production floor, and motivated to take initiative.
Compensation & benefits
Compensation detail is shared at intake before you speak to the client.
How to apply
Three ways to start the conversation.
Send your résumé, book a call, or apply straight from the LinkedIn posting. Whichever route you pick, one person handles your application from first reply to offer.
About NextPlay Jobs
We believe great recruiting is personal, not transactional. We spent 15 years inside LinkedIn building the tools recruiters use, then built the firm we wished existed. We connect high-performing people with companies where they can make the biggest impact, and one relationship manager stays with you from the first search to the tenth.
Jobs
Manufacturing Engineer
We're partnering with an established, growing manufacturing organization in the Hanover Park area to hire a Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys being hands-on, solving problems, and finding smarter…
Industry
Salary
Shared at intake
About the company
NextPlay Jobs is running this search on behalf of a confidential client. We share the full company detail with you at intake, before you speak to anyone.
The opportunity
We're partnering with an established, growing manufacturing organization in the Hanover Park area to hire a Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys being hands-on, solving problems, and finding smarter ways to improve production.
This is a unique opportunity for an engineer who wants to do more than sit behind a desk. You'll work directly with production teams, evaluate manufacturing processes, identify inefficiencies, and help drive meaningful improvements across the operation.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong technical aptitude, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to connect with people on the production floor.
Key responsibilities
Evaluate manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, safety, and production capacity.
Identify opportunities for process improvement, Lean manufacturing, and 5S initiatives.
Support manufacturing estimating, costing, and production planning activities.
Work with ERP systems to improve process accuracy and operational efficiency.
Apply engineering principles and CAD/CNC knowledge to support production.
Collaborate with experienced production teams to implement practical, measurable improvements.
Take ownership of projects and bring solutions to the table.
Ideal profile
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Packaging Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
2+ years of manufacturing industry experience.
Experience with Lean manufacturing principles.
Understanding of production processes, capacity, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Technical aptitude with CAD/CNC concepts.
Strong communication skills and a hands-on, solutions-oriented approach.
Estimating, ERP, and project management experience are a plus.
Spanish proficiency is a plus.
Why This Opportunity?
Opportunity to grow into a blended manufacturing engineering and estimating role.
Hands-on environment where your ideas and improvements can have a direct impact.
Work alongside an experienced, tenured manufacturing team.
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off.
Location: Hanover Park, IL - onsite, full-time.
We're especially interested in engineers who are early in their careers, eager to learn, comfortable on the production floor, and motivated to take initiative.
Compensation & benefits
Compensation detail is shared at intake before you speak to the client.
How to apply
Three ways to start the conversation.
Send your résumé, book a call, or apply straight from the LinkedIn posting. Whichever route you pick, one person handles your application from first reply to offer.
About NextPlay Jobs
We believe great recruiting is personal, not transactional. We spent 15 years inside LinkedIn building the tools recruiters use, then built the firm we wished existed. We connect high-performing people with companies where they can make the biggest impact, and one relationship manager stays with you from the first search to the tenth.