Manufacturing Engineer — 0–3 Years / Freshers Welcome Location: Chicago, IL, United States Workplace Type: On-site Employment Type: Full-time Seniority Level: Entry Level Job Summary We are seeking a motivated Manufacturing Engineer to join our growing engineering and operations team. This opportunity is ideal for recent graduates and professionals with 0–3 years of experience who are interested in manufacturing processes, production operations, quality, continuous improvement, and process optimization. The candidate will support manufacturing operations, analyze production processes, identify improvement opportunities, and work with cross-functional teams to improve efficiency, quality, and productivity. Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply. Key Responsibilities Support manufacturing and production engineering activities. Analyze manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for improvement. Assist with process optimization, productivity improvement, and cost reduction. Monitor production performance and manufacturing KPIs. Support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations. Assist with root-cause analysis and corrective actions. Work with production, quality, engineering, and operations teams. Support Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives. Assist with documentation of manufacturing processes and procedures. Analyze production data and prepare reports. Help identify process bottlenecks and recommend solutions. Support implementation of standardized work processes. Assist with quality and process improvement activities. Participate in Kaizen and 5S activities. Perform additional engineering and manufacturing analysis as required. Required Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in:
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Production Engineering
Operations Engineering
Engineering Management
or a related engineering field.
0–3 years of relevant experience.
Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
Basic understanding of manufacturing and production processes.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to analyze data and identify process improvement opportunities.
Required Skills Manufacturing Engineering Manufacturing Processes Production Engineering Process Improvement Industrial Engineering Data Analysis Quality Improvement Continuous Improvement Microsoft Excel Problem Solving Preferred Skills
Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma
Kaizen
5S
Kanban
Root Cause Analysis
Process Optimization
Quality Management
SAP
ERP Systems
AutoCAD
SolidWorks
Power BI
Manufacturing Operations
Soft Skills Analytical Thinking Problem Solving Communication Team Collaboration Attention to Detail Time Management Adaptability Critical Thinking Willingness to Learn Education Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering, Operations Engineering, Engineering Management, or a related field. Experience 0–3 Years Freshers / Recent Graduates Welcome
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This position is listed as full time and onsite.