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Manufacturing Engineer I

Bosch Group

Vernon Hills, ILFull-time$78–85K/yrPosted todayStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$78–85K/yr
Location
Vernon Hills, IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Manufacturing Engineer I optimizes HydraForce manufacturing operations by addressing production challenges and improving efficiency and quality. The role designs and analyzes manufacturing processes, supports new product launches, and ensures compliance with safety and operational standards. It works with production cells to resolve issues, applies Lean Manufacturing standards, and supports product introductions through the APQP process.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Tool Design3D Modeling SoftwareLean ManufacturingSix SigmaProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingStatistical AnalysisContinuous ImprovementMicrosoft Office SuiteWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent Professional Experience0-2 Years Manufacturing Engineering Experience

Full job description

Company Description

HydraForce, a Bosch Rexroth company under the compact Hydraulics offers one of the most comprehensive lines of high-quality hydraulic cartridge valves for the mobile and industrial equipment markets. We design and manufacture high performance valves that meet virtually any need encountered in machine design. HydraForce cartridge valves are designed to fit a wide range of industry-common valve cavities. Our employees enjoy a fast-paced and challenging work environment that provides them with daily opportunities to Power Forward their careers. For over 40 years, HydraForce has been producing the most innovative electro-hydraulic control solutions for the mobile machinery and industrial equipment markets. Bosch Rexroth is one of the world’s leading providers of drive and control technologies. Regardless of the motion task that customers face anywhere in the world, they will always find a Bosch Rexroth team with the local experience and the appropriate know-how from more than 30 industries and all drive and control technologies. Our associates take on their customers’ challenges with passion and persistence until the right solution is found. This is what makes Bosch Rexroth a strong, reliable partner for Mobile Applications, Machinery Applications and Engineering and Factory Automation. As the Drive & Control Company, we develop, produce, and distribute our components and system solutions in over 80 countries.

Job Description

The Manufacturing Engineer I plays a critical role in optimizing HydraForce's manufacturing operations by combining technical expertise with continuous improvement methodologies. This position bridges production teams and engineering leadership, focusing on preventing and resolving manufacturing challenges while driving efficiency and quality improvements. You will be responsible for designing and analyzing manufacturing processes, supporting new product launches, and ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards. Key Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with Production cells to prevent and resolve problems with products and/or tooling/fixtures/machinery
  • Analyze and design manufacturing cells that conform to Lean Manufacturing standards
  • Develop technical procedures for HydraForce manufacturing processes
  • Troubleshoot and isolate production failures
  • Determine and eliminate root causes and diminish occurrences in the manufacturing process
  • Collect data and develop technical reports based on production performance
  • Support all current and new product introduction through the APQP process
  • Ensure all manufacturing safety policies and procedures are implemented and maintained at all times
  • Stay informed concerning new manufacturing technologies and equipment in order to manufacture products efficiently and reduce costs through quality improvements
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent professional experience
  • 0-2 years of manufacturing engineering experience
  • Demonstrated proficiency in tool design, modifications, and 3D modeling software
  • Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality standards
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated capability in statistical analysis
  • Hands-on, collaborative approach with commitment to continuous process improvement
  • Self-motivated professional with strong work ethic and process-oriented mindset
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Additional Information

Additional Information Compensation range: $78,000-$85,000 By submitting an application for employment with Bosch, you represent and warrant that: (a) the work product and materials you submit are your own and reflect your personal experience, skills and qualifications; and (b) you have not used artificial intelligence or automated tools to generate, alter, or enhance application materials or responses in a manner that misrepresents your identity, authorship, experience, capabilities or qualifications. Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans

How this job compares

Set against the 5,699 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$78–85K/yr
  • Illinois median$80–116K/yr86 salary ranges
  • US median$97–144K/yr3,228 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $82K, is 17% below the Illinois median midpoint ($98K) — in the lowest quarter of Manufacturing Engineer salary ranges in Illinois.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 107 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs in Illinois and 5,699 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Illinois
Experience
Manufacturing Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (4,499 postings).
Education
3,152 of the 5,699 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs (55%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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