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Design and optimize forging and metal-shaping solutions for complex, low-volume manufacturing. Responsibilities include 3D mechanical design, tool and die design, design-for-manufacturability, finite element simulations, stress analysis, heat transfer modeling, validation against manufacturing data, and continuous improvement. The engineer collaborates with sales, operations, customers, subject matter experts, and shop-floor teams while managing controlled documents and supporting quoting and process development. This is a fully onsite role in Spring Grove, Illinois, with occasional travel.

Designs electrical systems for new and retrofitted manufacturing machinery, including machine panels, controls, schematics, component selection, and plant power distribution. Performs electrical analysis, code compliance, arc flash study updates, troubleshooting, procurement, contractor coordination, project support, equipment startup, and continuous improvement. The role also mentors technical staff, supports operations, and works onsite in both office and shop environments with occasional travel to other facilities.

Lead organizational development, learning, leadership development, succession planning, and performance management programs for a 600-employee manufacturing organization. Partner with leaders to identify capability gaps, coach performance management, analyze talent data, support organizational change, ensure employment compliance, and maximize training investments.

Designs, validates, and troubleshoots hydraulic and mechanical equipment for manufacturing operations. Responsibilities include developing fluid power circuits, creating hydraulic and mechanical layouts in SolidWorks, researching new processes and equipment, improving existing systems for reliability and safety, and programming machine controls. The role involves hands-on work in office and production environments with occasional exposure to industrial hazards and demanding physical conditions.

Supports outsourced manufacturing by developing supplier manufacturing plans, inspection and quality-control processes, work instructions, routings, drawings, and APQP/PPAP documentation. Evaluates supplier capabilities, coordinates initial product deployments, reviews inspection reports, resolves nonconformances, drives corrective actions and continuous improvement, and audits current and prospective suppliers. The role is fully onsite in Spring Grove, Illinois, with travel of up to 40%, including possible international travel.

Develops, implements, and maintains manufacturing processes, methods, routings, work instructions, and costs. Supports production launches, problem solving, lean initiatives, quality improvements, time studies, process simulations, capital justifications, and equipment utilization. Provides technical leadership and training while improving safety, quality, productivity, cycle times, scrap, waste, and customer order completion across multiple plants and shifts.