Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer
Atkore · Harvey, IL
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Reliability
- Base pay
- $74k–$102k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 7 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Atkore (industrial) in Harvey, IL.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Time studies, AutoCAD
- Base pay
- $74k–$102k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Reliability Engineer roles in Illinois: typical posted base $100k–$125k. This one lists $74k–$102k.
Median of the low and high ends of 11 live postings that list pay, out of 15 reliability engineer openings in Illinois, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Illinois plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 14 other live reliability postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- About 25% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (5+ vs 6+)
Typical $102k–$135k, from 10 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 6+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 53%
- TPM 33%
- SAP 33%
- ✓ Lean 33%
- Team leadership 27%
- FMEA 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Time studies, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Atkore
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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- 5
Bring proof to the interview
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This plant: Atkore in Harvey
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Full description from AtkoreAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer
Who we are
Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.
With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.
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Who we are looking for
We are currently looking for a Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer to be based out of our Harvey, IL location. Reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager, this person will be responsible for the development & troubleshooting of processes and product lines as related to design, material, or process. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States continuously for the duration of employment without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering. Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based company is a plus.
What you’ll do
- •Facilitate & participate in concept brainstorming & strategy sessions.
- •Influence and propel multi-functional team members to achieve stretch goals.
- •Work as a “hands-on” Engineer developing and troubleshooting product lines as related to design, material, or process.
- •Maintain and modify plant equipment to ensure that it is safe, reliable and efficient.
- •Plan and design experiments and conduct data analysis in support of product lines.
- •Design and implement test methods and equipment to support product development.
- •Responsible for research & engineering documentation.
- •Provide technical assistance for troubleshooting & diagnosing design and manufacturing quality problems.
- •Conduct feasibility studies to verify capability and functionality or to assess existing technologies.
- •Research future concepts within market including the monitoring of technology trends.
What you’ll bring
- •Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing or industrial engineering.
- •2-5 years' experience in manufacturing environment preferred.
- •Excellent in 2D CAD applications – AutoCAD. Inventor and 3D CAD applications as a plus.
- •Excellent computer skills with proficiency in the use of Windows Applications: Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint & Word.
- •Strong teamwork skills with the ability to achieve consensus, provide leadership, and create accountability.
- •Project Management Experience including defining, detailing, documentation, and driving completion of projects.
Within 3 months, you’ll
- •Complete your Atkore Immersion Program.
- •Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore’s strategy.
Within 6 months, you’ll
- •Conduct time studies and recommend changes when needed.
- •Develop work instructions for operations and quality checks and design systems for various operations.
Within 12 months, you’ll
- •Manage continuous improvement projects, and rectify issues to achieve cost savings, quality improvements, and improve efficiency.
- •Begin researching future concepts with a look towards technological trends.
Atkore is a five-time Great Place to Work© certified company and a three-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We’re committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values.
Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!
Benefits available include
- •Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- •Life insurance
- •Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- •401k
- •Paid Time Off
- •Paid holidays
- •Any leave required under federal, state, or local law
Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.
Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.
