Diversified Services Network, Inc.

(1115156) Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Machining & Process Developmen

Pontiac, Illinois, United StatesOn-siteFull time

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The job, broken down

This is a hands-on manufacturing engineering role supporting fuel systems production at a Fortune 100 company in Pontiac, IL. You'll split time between the shop floor and office, driving process improvements and validating changes with quality, operations, and design teams.

What you'd actually do

Spend about 70% of time on the shop floor, 30% in the office
Support PCN (process change notice) activity, including testing and validating process improvements
Work directly with operators to maintain and troubleshoot processes
Prepare reports and process review documents
Partner with quality, operations, and design teams to validate new or improved processes
Support daily production operations as a key ME team member

Must-haves

8-10 years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience
Bachelor's degree in an engineering field (preferred, not strictly required)
Experience in a manufacturing and machining environment
CNC programming and process development experience
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and reports
Strong written and verbal communication and analytical skills
Ability to create sketches, engineering drawings, and common computations

Nice to have

Experience with hone, OD/ID grinding, and centerless grinding
Experience developing and maintaining automated cells

Read before you apply

Posted by a staffing agency (DSN) rather than the company you'd actually work for, so confirm who issues your paycheck and who you report to day-to-day
Salary range ($75,000-$87,000) is on the lower side for 8-10 years of experience in a senior engineering role, worth clarifying if this is negotiable

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What it's like to work at Diversified Services Network, Inc.

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Diversified Services Network (DSN) is a privately held staffing and consulting firm founded in 1989, headquartered in Naperville, Illinois, with roughly 51-200 employees. It places IT, engineering, project management, and supply chain workers as contractors with Fortune 500 companies and government agencies, and has a known history of staffing roles at Caterpillar in the Peoria/East Peoria area.

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About the role

Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Machining & Process Development

Pontiac, IL

Diversified Services Network, Inc. (DSN) is seeking a full-time Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Machining & Process Development to join our team in Pontiac, IL. We offer full benefits, PTO, 401k, and more! If you're looking to grow your career within an extremely reputable, stable Fortune 100 company - let's talk!

Position Overview

This role is a key member of the Manufacturing Engineering (ME) group, supporting production processes and driving process improvement initiatives within a fast-paced, high-tolerance manufacturing environment. The position reports to the Engineering Manager and works cross-functionally with quality, operations, and design teams to validate new processes and process improvements, offering strong exposure to fuel systems production and hands-on process development.

Typical Day/Week in the Role

Task Breakdown & Work Environment

• Split between office and shop floor, roughly 30% office and 70% shop floor

• Supports PCN (process change notice) activity, testing and validating process improvements

• Works with operators to maintain processes, and prepares reports and process review documents

• Supports daily operations within the manufacturing process

• Partners with quality, operations, and design teams to validate new processes and process improvements

• Serves as a key member of the team supporting production processes, reporting to the Engineering Manager

Requirements

Candidate Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field preferred and 8-10 years of relevant experience

Top Skills

• Professional verbal and written communication, along with strong analytical skills

• Ability to create sketches, engineering drawings, and common computations

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and technical reports

Additional Technical Skills (Required)

• Experience in a manufacturing and machining environment

• CNC programming and process development experience

Additional Technical Skills (Desired)

• Experience with hone, OD/ID grinding, and centerless grinding

Experience developing and maintaining automated cells

Benefits

401(k)

Dental insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Paid Holidays

Please follow the link to our website for a list of job openings in Engineering, IT, Project Management, and more! https://www.dsnworldwide.com

Salary expectations: 75,000-87,000 per annual

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