Manufacturing Engineering III

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer III
Location: Rockford, IL 61101
Contract Duration: 12+ month contract, possible extension
Schedule: Monday to Friday (Standard Business Hours)
Starting Pay Rate: $45–50/hr. on W2

Position Summary
The Manufacturing Engineer III is responsible for optimizing manufacturing operations, implementing innovative technologies, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across production processes. This position works closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the efficient production of high-quality products while maintaining compliance with GMP, ISO, and other applicable regulatory requirements. This is a fully onsite role based in Rockford, IL.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute process improvement and manufacturing optimization projects.
• Develop, validate, and implement robust manufacturing processes.
• Provide technical leadership and manufacturing support for New Product Introductions (NPI).
• Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve productivity and product quality.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams to resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Drive cost reduction, capacity expansion, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Support equipment qualification, process validation, and change control activities.
• Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, ISO, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Follow all required PPE and safety procedures, including the use of safety glasses, gloves, lab coats, ear plugs, and other protective equipment as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience; OR an advanced degree with 3+ years of relevant experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and manufacturing engineering experience in a regulated industry.
• Experience with automation systems, PLCs, and manufacturing control systems.
• Expertise in process validation, equipment qualification, and change control management.
• Demonstrated experience implementing process improvements and cost reduction initiatives
• Experience with CAD software and manufacturing documentation systems.
• Experience with risk assessment methodologies and root cause analysis.
• Experience supporting engineers and technicians.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Experience working in GMP and ISO-regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

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