Project Engineer

Pro duct Development Engineer – Fastener Manufacturing : Elk Grove Village , IL

Our client is seeking an experienced Pro duct Development Engineer to join their engineering team and play a key role in supporting new product development, fastener manufacturing improvements, and operational growth. This position is ideal for a hands-on engineer who enjoys working directly with manufacturing operations to solve problems, improve processes, and bring new products into production. The Project Engineer will collaborate closely with operations, tooling, quality, sourcing, and outside vendors to develop robust manufacturing processes while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, cost, quality, and lead times.

Key Responsibilities:

Review customer blueprints, specifications, and proposals to determine product and manufacturing requirements

Develop internal product drawings, models, engineering methods, and manufacturing requirements

Evaluate materials, labor, tooling, and equipment needs to develop efficient and cost-effective manufacturing processes

Partner with operators, tooling engineering, and operations leadership to troubleshoot processes and improve machine performance and utilization

Support outside vendors and help define, source, and implement new manufacturing equipment when needed

Collaborate with Quality to develop process flow diagrams, PFMEAs, and control plans

Use value stream mapping, cycle-time analysis, process mapping, and Lean methodologies to identify improvement opportunities

Analyze production data to develop strategies for reducing costs, improving efficiency, and shortening lead times

Participate in Gemba walks and work directly with production teams to identify and implement improvements

Develop standard operating procedures to sustain process improvements

Evaluate and scope new equipment and technologies that can improve manufacturing performance

Skills & Experience :

Education : Bachelor’s degree in Engineering , preferred ; will consider relevant experience without a degree

Experience : 2 -5 years of product or manufacturing experience within the cold-forming fastener industry , required

Industry: Experience in fastener manufacturing, metal forming, stamping, and/or machining environments , required

Knowledge: Lean Six Sigma, strongly preferred

Software: ERP systems, estimating software, Microsoft Office Suite, required

What W e Offer:

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance – Day one!

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

HSA & FSA

401(k) w/ company match

PTO

And more

Please Note:

This role does not offer visa sponsorship or relocation assistance. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Pay: $100,000 – $135,000/year

Type: Full-time, 1 st Shift, On-site

Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Ready to engineer better processes and stronger results? Apply now!

Hughes Re cruiting & Consulting is a full-service human resources agency headquartered in Freeport, IL, and has 11 locations across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. We are a growing company that embodies professionalism, pursues excellence, embraces challenges, and has fun ! We find valuable placements for employees looking for work and employers looking for staff. Put us to work, finding you work. Visit us online to complete an application today.

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Key Responsibilities:

Review customer blueprints, specifications, and proposals to determine product and manufacturing requirements

Develop internal product drawings, models, engineering methods, and manufacturing requirements

Evaluate materials, labor, tooling, and equipment needs to develop efficient and cost-effective manufacturing processes

Partner with operators, tooling engineering, and operations leadership to troubleshoot processes and improve machine performance and utilization

Support outside vendors and help define, source, and implement new manufacturing equipment when needed

Collaborate with Quality to develop process flow diagrams, PFMEAs, and control plans

Use value stream mapping, cycle-time analysis, process mapping, and Lean methodologies to identify improvement opportunities

Analyze production data to develop strategies for reducing costs, improving efficiency, and shortening lead times

Participate in Gemba walks and work directly with production teams to identify and implement improvements

Develop standard operating procedures to sustain process improvements

Evaluate and scope new equipment and technologies that can improve manufacturing performance

Skills & Experience :

Education : Bachelor’s degree in Engineering , preferred ; will consider relevant experience without a degree

Experience : 2 -5 years of product or manufacturing experience within the cold-forming fastener industry , required

Industry: Experience in fastener manufacturing, metal forming, stamping, and/or machining environments , required

Knowledge: Lean Six Sigma, strongly preferred

Software: ERP systems, estimating software, Microsoft Office Suite, required

What W e Offer:

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance – Day one!

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

HSA & FSA

401(k) w/ company match

PTO

And more

Please Note: This role does not offer visa sponsorship or relocation assistance. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Pay: $100,000 - $135,000/year

Type: Full-time, 1 st Shift, On-site

Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Ready to engineer better processes and stronger results? Apply now!

Hughes Re cruiting & Consulting is a full-service human resources agency headquartered in Freeport, IL, and has 11 locations across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. We are a growing company that embodies professionalism, pursues excellence, embraces challenges, and has fun ! We find valuable placements for employees looking for work and employers looking for staff. Put us to work, finding you work. Visit us online to complete an application today.

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