Manufacturing Process Engineer
Ripple Foods
Other Engineering
Elgin, IL, USA
USD 80k-100k / year
Manufacturing Process Engineer – Electronics
Elgin, IL | On-Site | Direct Hire | $80,000 – $100,000
About the Opportunity
We are working with a well-established global manufacturer in Elgin, IL to find a hands-on Manufacturing Process Engineer to join their growing engineering team. This is a floor-level, cross-functional role sitting at the intersection of engineering, quality, and production. You will serve as the primary technical liaison on the production floor — troubleshooting assembly and test issues, driving process improvements, writing work instructions, and supporting CAPA and RCA actions. This is a high-visibility role with strong long-term growth potential at a company known for innovation and technical collaboration.
This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment, likes solving problems on the floor, and wants to make a real impact.
What You'll Be Doing
- Serve as the primary technical liaison on the production floor for assembly, test, and process issues
- Drive RCA, CAPA, and MRB actions to resolution
- Create and maintain detailed manufacturing work instructions
- Implement Lean/Six Sigma process improvements
- Collaborate with Engineering on manufacturability feedback
- Develop and maintain fixtures and testing setups
- Support ISO 9001 quality system compliance
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering
- 4+ years of experience in electronics assembly or manufacturing
- Strong electronics knowledge and hands-on troubleshooting ability
- ISO 9001 and CAPA/RCA experience
- Ability to write and maintain detailed work instructions
- Lean/Six Sigma mindset
- Comfortable working hands-on on the production floor daily
Nice to Have
- Experience with display technologies (LCD, OLED, TFT)
- Experience designing fixtures and test equipment
- PCBA, soldering, or wire bonding process experience
Why This Role
- High-visibility role with strong growth potential into quality leadership
- Innovative, engineering-driven culture focused on continuous improvement
- Collaborative cross-functional environment
- Products used across medical, automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics industries
- Competitive salary and direct hire opportunity
What We're NOT Looking For Candidates without hands-on electronics manufacturing experience will not be considered. This role requires daily floor presence and strong technical troubleshooting ability.
Interested? If your background includes electronics assembly, CAPA/RCA, and Lean/Six Sigma in a manufacturing environment we'd love to connect. Send your resume to nolis@teamaegis.com or apply directly through this posting.
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