Sr. Manufacturing Engineer at Hydraulic Technologies USA, LLC – Rockford, Illinois

Position Summary

Seeking a solutions-oriented self-starter with strong problem-solving skills. This role is a combination of manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, and continuous improvement. The engineer ensures products meet quality requirements, documents and improves manufacturing processes, supports new product launches, leads root‑cause problem solving, and drives initiatives to improve quality, cost, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing

• Production support activities when issues arise on the manufacturing floor.
• Action engineering change notifications
• Develop, document and maintain assembly and machining processes.
• Support new product introduction activities collaborating with design engineering.
• Recommend and implement new equipment and technology.
• Capital equipment procurement and project management.

Quality

• Ensure compliance with workmanship standards and quality system requirements.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, inspection methods, and test documentation.
• Lead corrective and preventive action teams.
• Conduct internal audits; verify corrective actions.
• Support new product introduction (control plans and inspection documentation).
• Interface with customers to address quality issues and resolution.

Continuous Improvement

• Develop standardized work and process improvements.
• Promote waste reduction and best practices across the plant.
• Evaluate and optimize assembly and machining process.
• Lead cost‑reduction projects.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years of engineering experience.
• Hands‑on assembly, machining, tooling, and fixturing, experience.
• Knowledge of ISO quality systems, Lean, and Six Sigma.
• Experience working with customers and suppliers.
• Strong root‑cause analysis and statistical analysis skills.
• 3D modeling / 3D printing

Preferred Certifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
• ASQ CQE
• Internal Auditor certification.