FurstStaffing is hiring: Manufacturing Engineer in Rockford

Job Overview

We are currently seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to join our team and support our fastener production operations. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical experience in fastener manufacturing and production processes—whether through formal education or industry experience.

You will play a key role in improving manufacturing efficiency, supporting production, and ensuring product quality meets the highest standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes for cold headed and cold formed fasteners.
• Create and revise technical drawings using AutoCAD.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to ensure parts meet design specifications and ISO 9001:2015 standards.
• Troubleshoot production issues and recommend improvements to processes, tooling, or materials.
• Support new product development and prototyping.
• Assist in maintaining documentation and procedures related to manufacturing operations.
• Work closely with the shop floor team to identify and implement cost-saving initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proficient in AutoCAD for technical drawing and design.
• Solid understanding of fastener manufacturing processes, especially cold heading and cold forming.
• Strong problem-solving skills and hands-on approach to process improvement.
• Engineering degree preferred but not required — equivalent work experience in a manufacturing or production environment is highly valued.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 standards is a plus.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, paid time off and more!

Company Description

Since 1971, FurstStaffing has been servicing two clients: companies seeking talent and individuals seeking employment or a career change. FurstStaffing provides project (assignments), to-hire, and direct placement opportunities in a variety of industries for entry-mid level office and industrial careers. FurstProfessionals focuses on mid-management and technical careers in fields such as HR, IT, Financial, Engineering, Maintenance Mechanics, Sales, etc. FurstExecutiveSolutions is a retained executive search organization which focuses on the VP, C, and BOD level careers. FurstStrategies provides HR Consulting and Talent Transition Services.

We are family-owned and certified as a WBENC business. Headquartered in Rockford, IL, and offices in Stockton, IL and Darlington, WI.