The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for supporting production operations, improving manufacturing processes, and ensuring product quality in our cold heading department. This role will collaborate closely with production, quality, and maintenance teams to drive continuous improvement, troubleshoot production challenges, and support customer inquiries on new products.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, evaluate, and improve cold heading and forming processes for production efficiency and quality. Troubleshoot process and tooling issues on the production floor. Design and specify tooling and equipment for new and existing parts. Work with Quality and Production teams to reduce scrap and downtime. Analyze production data and recommend improvements. Assist with machine setup procedures and process documentation. Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and ISO 9001:2015 standards. Support new product development and process validation. Collaborate with customers and vendors on technical requirements and improvements. Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). Minimum 2-5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment (cold heading or metal forming). Familiarity with cold heading machines (e.g., National, Waterbury, or Sacma) and tooling. Strong problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude. Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks or similar). Knowledge of lean manufacturing, SPC, and root cause analysis. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in fastener manufacturing. Knowledge of heat treating, plating, and secondary operations. Experience working in an ISO-certified environment.

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.