1027 Mechanical Engineer jobs in Chicago Heights,IL

Mechanical Engineering Manager

Middough

Merrillville, IN 46410

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Engineer, Sr Staff / Mechanical or I&C

Constellation Energy

Lockport, IL 60441

~ 40 min OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical or Nuclear) with 10 years of engineering experience
Demonstrated technical leadership experience (e.g. Duty team lead, inspection lead), teamwork and leadership attributes
Maintain minimum access requirements or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties

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Trainee Mechanical and/or Industrial Engineering

Aspen Guard LLC

Chicago, IL 60638

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Mechanic

Lovejoy Curtis LLC

Mokena, IL 60448

$21-$28/hr

~ 30 min Onsite

High school degree or equivalent
0-2 years experience
Applicant must be able to walk, stand, climb, lift up and/or move up to 50 pounds, see, hear and use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms
Must have both verbal and written communication skills
Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Must be able to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Must have mathematical skills with the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals, along with ability to compute rate, ratio and percent
Must be able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization

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Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Illinois Tool Works

Richton Park, IL 60471

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Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or equivalent experience required.
6+ years related manufacturing engineering experience required.
Strong experience in plastic injection molding required; automotive Tier 1 manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience leading plant layout, capacity planning, WIP strategy, production flow, launch readiness, and capital projects required.
Advanced experience using layout software and 3D CAD systems required; SolidWorks preferred.
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 6S, Six Sigma, PFMEA, process flow, control plans, root cause corrective action, mistake-proofing, and continuous improvement methods.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams, mentor others, influence decisions, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to work overtime and weekends as required.

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Advanced Manufacturing - Industrial Engineer (REMOTE)

Dover Corporation

Downers Grove, IL 60515

RemoteEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering (preferred) or Mechanical/Electrical Engineering with strong focus on manufacturing systems and assembly operations
Minimum 5 years of experience in assembly-driven manufacturing environments, with a focus on flow optimization, line efficiency, and productivity improvement
Proven experience designing and improving assembly lines, including line balancing, takt time definition, and labor optimization
Strong expertise in material management and internal logistics systems, including PFEP (Plan for Every Part), Kanban, FIFO, and pull-based replenishment systems
Demonstrated experience in analyzing and optimizing end-to-end material flow, including line-side delivery, part presentation, and WIP control
Solid understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes, including workstation design, operator ergonomics, and one-piece flow implementation
Hands-on experience with Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Cycle Time (CT) studies, and bottleneck analysis to drive flow efficiency and lead-time reduction
Experience supporting industrialization and assembly line setup, including equipment specification, integration, and performance validation aligned with flow requirements
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, with emphasis on flow, pull systems, waste elimination, and standard work in assembly environments
Experience developing and sustaining standard work, visual management, and flow control mechanisms across production lines
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with ability to influence OpCo teams, production leaders, and supply chain stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in dynamic, fast-paced production environments
Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and results orientation, with focus on operational execution and measurable impact
Highly organized, with a structured and analytical approach to solving flow, material availability, and line performance challenges
Data-driven mindset with the ability to develop scalable and practical solutions for assembly and material flow systems
Travel as required (up to 60%) to support OpCo engagement and onsite implementation of assembly and flow improvements

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Manufacturing Engineer - Operations

Federal Signal

University Park, IL 60484

~ 20 min OnsiteUrgently HiringEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

Bachelor Degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering
CAD/CAM experience
Microcomputer proficiency in major packages
A minimum of three to five years' experience in a manufacturing work environment
Ability to work well with people

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Manufacturing Engineer

Heico

Chicago, IL 60630

~ 44 min OnsiteEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and prints.
Ability to work independently on the production floor, communicate findings clearly, and influence peers and production staff without direct authority.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment; proficient with Microsoft Office.
Demonstrated attention to quality standards in a production environment; understands the relationship between process discipline and product outcome.
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
3 - 6 years of experience in a manufacturing environment in a technical support capacity (IE, ME, process engineering, or equivalent).

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Manufacturing Engineer

Teledyne

Woodridge, IL 60517

~ 52 min OnsiteUrgently HiringFlexible ScheduleHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

Mechanical Engineering degree from 4-year program (required)
0-3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment (required)
Must be a U.S. Person (includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees) (required)
Must have excellent computer skills (Excel, Word) (required)
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills (required)

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Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

The Timken Company

Downers Grove, IL 60515

$72,000-$105,000/yr

~ 56 min OnsiteUrgently HiringHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

7 years of manufacturing experience
5 years' experience project management
Experience with time studies
Experience technical skills in product drawing and specification interpretation
Bachelor's degree in engineering
Strong Lean/ 6 sigma / Ci background and experience
Proficiency in precision CNC machining, process optimization, and quality control
Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, gauging, controls and mechanical or electrical engineering design principles.
Proficiency with CAD software and manufacturing simulation tools
Experience with SAP or similar ERP system
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Willingness to work in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
Willingness to travel to secondary manufacturing facility 1-2 times per month. (South Haven, MI)
Self-starter who is capable of driving projects across the team
Demonstrated success in driving continuous improvement initiatives on the manufacturing floor
Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a strong emphasis on Excel.
This position may require access to United States export controlled technical data ("CTD") and hardware under the Departments of US State (ITAR) and/or Commerce (EAR).
Eligible candidates are; US Citizens, Green Card holders, Asylees or others eligible to receive US export license authorizations.
Candidate must be authorized to work in the US.