Sterling Engineering Inc.
Manufacturing Engineer Job at Sterling Engineering Inc. in Addison
Sterling Engineering Inc., Addison, IL, US
Job Description
Job Description
Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Addison, IL
Industry: Paper-Focused Manufacturing (work with heavy hitters like Amazon)
Salary: $75,000 – $85,000
Type of Role: Direct Hire
We have partnered with a long-standing client that is a stable and respected leader in the paper manufacturing industry to help them add a Manufacturing Engineer to their growing team. This is a NEW ROLE created due to sustained business growth and evolving production needs.
The selected candidate will join a collaborative, personable culture led by long-tenured leadership. This role offers substantial professional growth, with a clear path to expand into a larger-scale engineering or leadership position over time. The environment blends hands-on maintenance engineering with continuous process improvement, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both tactical and strategic work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support day-to-day manufacturing operations with a focus on equipment reliability, optimization, and uptime.
- Lead and assist in preventive and predictive maintenance initiatives to reduce unplanned downtime.
- Evaluate existing production processes and identify opportunities for efficiency, cost reduction, and quality improvement.
- Implement process improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
- Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and production teams to troubleshoot machinery issues and implement corrective actions.
- Develop and document standard operating procedures and maintenance protocols.
- Participate in capital improvement projects, including equipment upgrades and new machinery integration.
- Analyze production data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 2–5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment; paper, packaging, or process-based manufacturing preferred.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on exposure to industrial equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Experience in process optimization, Lean manufacturing, or continuous improvement initiatives.
- Working knowledge of PLCs, automation, or machine controls is a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze data and implement improvements.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with maintenance, production, and engineering teams.
- Proactive, self-driven mindset with interest in long-term career growth within a stable organization.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.