Manufacturing Engineer

HuFriedyGroup

. Provide manufacturing engineering support to operations through line support, continuous improvement, capacity improvements, and new product transfers .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeNorthbrook • Illinois • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $75,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in manufacturing engineering with a focus on continuous improvement, capacity optimization, and compliance with industry standards. Proficient in troubleshooting processes and equipment while driving initiatives in lean transformations and quality control.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Manufacturing Engineering ExperienceLean Six Sigma TrainingISO 13485 FamiliarityDesign For ManufacturingStatistical Tools Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Continuous ImprovementRoot Cause AnalysisFailure AnalysisTechnical DocumentationProcess DocumentationCapacity AssessmentPrototypingQuality ControlStatistical AnalysisTooling Specification

Soft Skills

TrainingCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

CADSolidWorks

Industry Keywords

Medical Device ManufacturingFDA Design ControlCAPASCARAudit ProceduresKaizen Events

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide manufacturing engineering support to operations through line support, continuous improvement, capacity improvements, and new product transfers
Improve manufacturing efficiency while optimizing human work factors, quality control, material flow, and related factors
Provide oversight and monitoring of machinery, including coordination of maintenance, upgrades, and repairs
Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment, processes, and production issues
Assist with CAPA, root cause analysis, failure analysis, and corrective/preventive actions
Create technical documents, test plans, reports, qualifications, risk assessments, and work instructions
Drive continuous improvement initiatives involving yield, quality, cycle time, ergonomics, cost reduction, lean transformations, and time studies
Assess manufacturing capacity against demand and propose improvements
Specify and coordinate procurement, installation, and qualification of tooling, fixtures, and equipment
Support new product transfers and process documentation
Train operations personnel on new processes
Prototype assembly/manufacturing concepts and product design changes
Participate in Kaizen events

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering
Minimum of two (2) years of Manufacturing Engineering experience, preferably within the medical device manufacturing industry
CAD experience is a plus, preferably SolidWorks
Familiarity with ISO 13485, FDA Design Control, CAPA, SCAR, and audit procedures
Experience in structured problem-solving and use of statistical tools
Training and experience in Lean and Six Sigma, or equivalent
Experience in Design for Manufacturing, DFMEA, PFMEA, DOE, and Validations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Comprehensive healthcare benefits
Tuition assistance
Generous paid time off
Holidays
Matching 401(k)
Annual merit and incentive plans