Manufacturing Engineer in Peoria
Job Description
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer 3
Location: East Peoria, IL
Zip Code: 61611
Duration: 12 Months
Pay Rate: $45/hr.
Keyword's: #EastPeoriajobs; #ProcessEngineerjobs;
Start Date: Immediate
Job Summary:
Project Execution
- Lead and execute engineering projects from concept through commissioning and handover
- Develop project scope, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation plans
- Coordinate with operations, quality, maintenance, and suppliers to ensure successful delivery
- Support capital project installation, modification, and startup activities
Metallurgical Engineering
- Apply metallurgical principles related to steel, cast iron, alloys, heat treatment, and forming processes
- Support material selection, process qualification, and metallurgical validation
- Perform or coordinate metallurgical analysis (microstructure, hardness, mechanical testing, failure analysis)
- Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for material or process issues
Mechanical Engineering
- Support mechanical system design including piping, fluid systems, quench systems, fixtures, and equipment layouts
- Review mechanical drawings, specifications, and calculations
- Interface with controls, electrical, and automation teams for integrated solutions
- Evaluate equipment capability, reliability, and safety
Manufacturing & Operations Support
- Provide technical support during production trials, troubleshooting, and ramp up
- Ensure designs and processes meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
- Develop and review technical documentation, standards, and work instructions
Communication & Leadership
- Act as the technical point of contact for assigned projects
- Communicate clearly with cross functional teams and leadership
- Manage external suppliers, contractors, and engineering service providers
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor"s degree in, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering and/orr related engineering discipline
- Experience in manufacturing, heavy industry, or industrial equipment environments
- Working knowledge of metallurgical processes and mechanical systems
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
/ Desired Qualifications
- Experience with heat treat, steel, forging, casting, or surface treatment processes
- Experience supporting capital equipment projects or plant installations
- Familiarity with mechanical design tools (AutoCAD, Creo, or similar)
- Experience working in cross functional, operations focused environments
- Understanding of quality systems, validation, and continuous improvement
Key Skills & Competencies
- Project management fundamentals (scope, schedule, cost, risk)
- Metallurgical analysis and materials behavior
- Mechanical systems design and evaluation
- Manufacturing process understanding
- Supplier and contractor coordination
- Clear technical communication and documentation
Technical Skills
• Project management fundamentals (scope, schedule, cost, risk)
• Metallurgical analysis and materials behavior
• Mechanical systems design and evaluation
• Manufacturing process understanding
• Supplier and contractor coordination
• Clear technical communication and documentation
- Understand Heat Treat equipment
Soft Skills
- Clear technical communication
- Structured problem solving
- Cross functional collaboration
- Prioritization and time management
- Ownership and accountability
Typical Work Environment
- Manufacturing facilities, labs, and industrial environments
- Combination of office based engineering work and shop floor support
- Occasional travel to suppliers or manufacturing sites
- 5-7 years experience required.
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