Epitec
POSITION:
Manufacturing Engineer
JOB TYPE:
Full-time, W2, 12-month contract with ongoing need
PAY RATE : 36.00 – 40.00/hr. with benefits
LOCATION:
Pontiac, IL
JOB SUMMARY FOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER:
- We are seeking a skilled engineer to join our team, contributing to daily engineering tasks such as maintaining engineering drawings, creating prototypes, improving and validating manufacturing processes, and providing ongoing support to quality and operations teams. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, analytical thinking, and strong problem-solving abilities to enhance our manufacturing operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER:
- Maintain daily engineering drawings and update accordingly.
- Create prototypes and oversee 3D printing processes.
- Improve and validate manufacturing processes to ensure operational efficiency.
- Provide daily support to quality and operations teams to address technical challenges and validate new processes.
- 30% of the time spent in the office on tasks such as PCN (Process Change Notices), testing reports, prototype design, and analyzing manufacturing processes.
- 70% of the time spent on the shop floor and lab, troubleshooting manufacturing processes and validating prototypes.
- Daily collaboration with quality and production engineering teams to validate new processes and manage PCN.
- Ongoing support to operations for process improvements and validations.
- The role involves both office work and time on the shop floor, providing a dynamic balance of hands-on and analytical tasks.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE FOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER:
- A Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
- 5+ years of relevant engineering experience in a manufacturing or related field.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER:
- Strong creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Team player with a detail-oriented approach to tasks.
- Ability to create sketches, engineering drawings, and perform common computations.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
- Experience with engineering software, particularly Computer-Aided Design (CAD).
- Critical thinking and the ability to leverage innovative ideas to improve processes.
- Strong teamwork capabilities, with attention to detail.
Why should you choose Epitec?
We started Epitec with a single focus, “Placing People First.” Knowing every good endeavor begins with listening and understanding, we’ve set about challenging every part of the employment process. Bringing the proper connections together for the perfect fit.
How is Epitec different?
Epitec gets to know our prospective employees, using these insights to locate the perfect placement for you. We are there, every step of the way. Providing a best-in-class compensation package combined with the opportunity to grow financially and personally through your work.
What is the result?
Epitec represents the world’s top companies and works to fill their open jobs with the world’s best talent. That’s led to Epitec servicing an impressive list of Fortune 100 companies. We've also won many awards, including one of Crain’s Detroit Business “Cool Places to Work,” and 101 Best & Brightest – local, national and elite winner. And that’s just the beginning, as we work to innovate the way the world thinks about employment.