Full-Time
Manufacturing Engineer
Precision Resource
201-500 employees
End-to-end manufacture of precision components
Compensation Overview
$55k - $76k/yr
No H1B Sponsorship
Vernon Hills, IL, USA
In Person
Bachelor's
 Manufacturing & Process Engineering (1) |
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- A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent work experience with machining and/or tool making.
- One to five or more years of experience, or related internships, in a metals manufacturing-related industry.
- Experience working with SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to apply probability, statistical inference, plane geometry, solid geometry, and trigonometry.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Knowledge of production machinery in a metals manufacturing environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, and employees.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Computer proficiency with Microsoft applications and Outlook.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and adapt to changing situations.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate and communicate effectively with others.
- Plan, design, and coordinate the integration of machinery and equipment into manufacturing processes using engineering principles.
- Develop and write equipment specifications, performance requirements, cost analyses, and proposals for integrating machinery and equipment.
- Design fixtures, gauges, custom machines, and other equipment using SolidWorks; purchase tooling and fittings; and collaborate with the Corporate Technical Center.
- Develop manufacturing quotes from the initial request for quote through final costing, and contact and compare suppliers.
- Recommend improvements to methods, equipment, operating procedures, and working conditions.
- Develop models of alternative processing methods to test the feasibility of new applications of system components and recommend improved procedures.
- Optimize manufacturing processes through capital projects, statistical analysis, designed experiments, and procedural changes to achieve sustainable improvements in cost effectiveness and product performance.
- Support production by troubleshooting machinery, conveyors, custom machines, and robotic systems, and communicate solutions to operators.
- Identify, analyze, and resolve tool and machine failures, and work with artificial intelligence to create scripts that identify correct failure modes.
- Create, maintain, and analyze Power Automate and Power BI reports to improve production impact.
- Create and deliver PowerPoint presentations for customers and internal leadership.
- Participate in safety initiatives.
Precision Resource provides precision manufacturing with a focus on fineblanking and complex machining, offering end-to-end, vertically integrated services from concept to delivery for automotive, aerospace, medical, and electronics industries. Its product work flows from initial concept through development to final production, using a core fineblanking capability supplemented by value-added services to accelerate development and optimize production. What sets the company apart is its end-to-end, globally distributed manufacturing footprint, long-tenured workforce (average 10 years, some over 40), and a collaborative, customer-centric approach that pairs engineering rigor with reliable delivery. The company’s goal is to shape the future by delivering precise components one at a time, helping customers move from idea to finished part efficiently and at high quality.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Shelton, Connecticut
Founded
1947
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- June 2026 award wins from Mexico and PR-CT strengthen automotive, aerospace, and industrial sales.
- August 2026 SEMICON West outreach targets semiconductor customers with precision tolerances and high volumes.
- July 2025 3D Systems partnership expands additive manufacturing capacity in Huntington Beach.
What critics are saying
- 3D printer purchases concentrate on additive adoption; weak demand leaves expensive idle capacity.
- Precision Resource depends on automotive and aerospace customers; supplier score drops trigger rapid volume cuts.
- A major quality failure at Huntington Beach or Mexico destroys OEM trust and forces shutdowns.
What makes Precision Resource unique
- Precision Resource spans fineblanking, machining, and metal additive manufacturing across global plants.
- PR-KY ranked top three of 1,200 ZF suppliers in September 2025.
- Precision Resource Mexico won Mexico's 2026 National Quality Award, proving cross-border quality discipline.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Company Match
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Training Programs
Paid Vacation
Flexible Work Hours
Company News
Precision Resource Mexico earns national Quality Award. Precision Resource Mexico has been recognized with the Premio Nacional de Calidad (National Quality Award), Mexico's highest distinction for organizational excellence, joining an elite group of 166 companies to have received the honor in the award's 36-year history. The Premio Nacional de Calidad (National Quality Award), administered by the Consejo Coordinador Empresarial, evaluates organizations across multiple dimensions including leadership, strategy, workforce development, and value creation. The rigorous multi-stage process involves independent external evaluators and requires full organizational transparency throughout. The Precision Resource Mexico team spent over a year preparing for and completing the evaluation, a process that by design examines an organization as comprehensively as any external audit can. "The process demands that you prove not what you say you are, but what you truly do every day," said David Carrillo, Mexico Division Manager. "That standard pushed every part of the organization." The evaluation surfaced what leadership identified as the company's defining strength: its culture. Rather than pointing to machinery or production metrics, company leaders credited a workplace environment built around intentional people development, where employee well-being is treated as inseparable from operational performance. Precision Resource Mexico is a precision metal manufacturing operation based in Saltillo, Mexico, and this year marks the facility's 20th anniversary, having opened in 2006. The Premio Nacional de Calidad (National Quality Award) was established in 1989 and has been awarded continuously for 36 years. Recipients are recognized not merely for efficiency or productivity, but for demonstrating systemic organizational excellence and positive impact across their business ecosystem, including employees, partners, and the broader community. More to explore. June 9, 2026 June 2, 2026 Partner with a leading precision component manufacturer. Reach out today. Contact Precision Resource, Inc.. Name (Required)
Shelton, Connecticut, July 1, 2025 - Precision Resource, a global leader in precision metal component manufacturing, is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, now live at www.precisionresource.com.
As part of this agreement, Precision Resource is purchasing two 3D Systems DMP Flex 350 Dual 3D printers to be part of the manufacturing workflow in its AS9100-certified Huntington Beach, California facility.