Manufacturing Engineer
US$83,000 – US$87,000 / yr base salary
Posted 14 Sep 2026
Advertised as “(OTS 53) Manufacturing Engineer”
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- Level
- OTS 53
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$83,000 – US$87,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyEngineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Manufacturing Engineer
East Peoria, IL
Diversified Services Network, Inc. (DSN) is seeking a full-time Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in East Peoria, IL. We offer 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
The Manufacturing Engineer provides technical leadership and support for assembly operations involving transmissions, torque converters, final drives, axles, and related drivetrain products. This role serves as a key liaison between Operations, Quality, Safety, Engineering, Supply Chain, Product Change Control, and Maintenance to ensure production requirements are met while maintaining compliance, quality, velocity, and cost objectives. The Manufacturing Engineer supports day-to-day manufacturing line operations, resolves production issues, improves manufacturing processes, and implements solutions that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and operational efficiency.
Key Contributions & Responsibilities
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Support and maintain manufacturing systems including MESA, CAPP+, SAP, and PINpoint, along with vision systems, pinstampers, torque tooling, and process control systems.
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Develop and sustain assembly process controls, error-proofing systems, operator work instructions, and process interlocks to drive Built-In-Quality and process stability.
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Support development and maintenance of routings, system configurations, operational requests, and manufacturing documentation, including PINpoint work instruction updates.
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Develop and maintain PFMEAs and Control Plans; investigate and close quality events and implement corrective actions.
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Support APQP, PPAP, CQMS, and In-Process Validation (IPV) activities, evaluating detection controls and identifying error-proofing opportunities.
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Improve process capability and ensure manufacturing controls effectively mitigate risk while supporting audit readiness and quality certification requirements.
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Support New Product Introduction (NPI), Continuous Improvement (CPI), and capital project activities, including equipment procurement, installation, validation, and launch.
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Develop capital and expense justifications, support manufacturing readiness activities, and implement lean manufacturing initiatives to reduce waste and improve productivity.
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Lead projects associated with assembly tooling, automation, process controls, layouts, and manufacturing equipment improvements.