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Manufacturing Engineer

Job in Poplar Grove, Boone County, Illinois, 61065, USA
Listing for: LHH
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Quality Engineering
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Engineer, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Quality Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 95000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 95000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Poplar Grove

LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking a motivated Continuous Improvement Manufacturing Engineer to join their team. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in hands‑on operations, enjoys improving processes, and values being the primary technical authority within the manufacturing function.

In this position, you’ll work closely with the Director of Manufacturing, serving as the sole Manufacturing Engineer on site—empowering you with significant ownership, autonomy, and the opportunity to make visible, meaningful improvements across the plant.

This is a key engineering role responsible for optimizing production processes, improving workflow efficiencies, and supporting daily plant operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the primary engineering resource for all production and process improvement initiatives.
  • Partner with operations leadership to identify inefficiencies and implement practical, sustainable improvements to workflow, throughput, and production quality.
  • Analyze manufacturing data to troubleshoot issues, eliminate waste, reduce downtime, and improve yield.
  • Lead and support continuous improvement projects (Lean, 5S, workflow redesign, process optimization, root‑cause analysis, etc.).
  • Develop process standards, best practices, and documentation to strengthen consistency and reliability across the plant.
  • Collaborate cross‑functionally to drive performance improvements in safety, quality, and efficiency.
  • Provide hands‑on support in a production environment, engaging directly with operators, technicians, and leadership.
  • Assist with environmental and process‑related reporting requirements as needed.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related field.
  • Proven manufacturing engineering experience.
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with a hands‑on approach.
  • Experience supporting production environments, troubleshooting processes, and driving operational improvements.
  • Exposure to chemical processes, plating, fluid systems, or similar environments.
  • Familiarity with Lean methodologies, continuous improvement tools, or process optimization strategies.
  • Working knowledge of software such as Microsoft Office, CAD platforms, or similar engineering tools.
  • A self‑starter who enjoys autonomy and can lead initiatives independently.
  • Clear, confident communicator who enjoys engaging with individuals at all levels of the organization.

Compensation Range: $80,000 - $95,000 + 5% Bonus

Benefits Offered: 2 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave where applicable by state law, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance Vision Insurance, 401K, and Life Insurance.

If you are a passionate Continuous Improvement Manufacturing Engineer looking for anew and rewarding career, please apply today! You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity!

LHH is a leader in permanent recruitment—and in the placement of top talent. Our areas of specialty include office administration, customer service, human resources, engineering, and supply chain and logistics. Please feel to check us out and apply for other opportunities if this role isn’t a perfect match.

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