Manufacturing Engineer I
TSI · Auburn, IL
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $70k–$80k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 60+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 12 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at TSI (industrial) in Auburn, IL. Plan, document and implement production methods and processes to facilitate the timely and efficient manufacture of quality products.
- They ask for
- 60+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, 5S, Value stream mapping, FMEA, Control plans, Tooling
- Base pay
- $70k–$80k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Illinois: typical posted base $96k–$143k. This one lists $70k–$80k.
Median of the low and high ends of 36 live postings that list pay, out of 64 manufacturing engineer openings in Illinois, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 63 other live manufacturing postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- About 33% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (60+ vs 5+)
Typical $89k–$134k, from 31 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 41%
- Automation 34%
- ✓ Tooling 31%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 31%
- ✓ Lean 28%
- New product launch 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for 5S, Value stream mapping, Control plans, SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
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This plant: TSI in Auburn
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Required
- ✓Bachelor of Science in an Engineering or technical related field required.
- ✓0-2 years of experience.
qualifications
and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities may be available and awarded at the discretion of the Company.
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Who Are We?
Nestled in the heartland, DICKEY-john is at the center of the agricultural marketplace. With more than 60 years of helping farmers produce higher yields to feed the world, DICKEY-john is proud of our heritage and our contributions. As a part of the TSI Incorporated family, DICKEY-john employees also provide support for TSI solutions. TSI’s vision to create a better world by helping to protect people, products and the environment is seen and experienced at all facilities, including our Auburn, Illinois DICKEY-john facility.
Manufacturing Engineer I at TSI
Provides support and problem resolution to the production floor. Plan, document and implement production methods and processes to facilitate the timely and efficient manufacture of quality products. Review new product designs to ensure the products are manufacturable and cost effective. Coordinate, as part of a project team, the introduction of new products to the production floor.
What Will You Do?
In order to grow and build a successful career with TSI, you will be responsible for:
- •Production floor support/problem resolution and methods engineering
- •Make suggestions and incorporate changes to improve the workflow in the assigned value streams.
- •Communicate effectively with personnel from widely varied backgrounds
- •New product review, coordination and introduction to the production floor
- •Establish and document efficient manufacturing processes / methods using but not limited to Bills of Materials, Routings, Visual Work Instructions, PFMEA’s, ECO’s and Control Plans
- •Ability to read complex schematics, blueprints, CAD drawings
- •Fixture and tooling design and improvements
- •Participate on cross-functional project teams that require coordinating with staff from engineering, quality, production, and purchasing
- •Personal and professional integrity
- •Cost analysis
- •Cost reduction and avoidance
- •Introduce and maintain best practices on the manufacturing floor including Lean Manufacturing, and 5S.
- •Training of production personnel
- •Work on multiple assignments concurrently and prioritize based on importance and urgency
- •Ability to employ sound judgment with little or no supervision
- •Ability to proficiently use Microsoft Office tools, SAP, and be a resource for others
- •Completes other assignments requested
What Do You Need?
Desired
- +Bachelor of Science in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering.
- +1 year of experience.
Due to the nature of the position and business requirements, this role is performed exclusively onsite and is not eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.
What Can We Give You?
At TSI, our employees are our most valuable assets, and we care about their health and happiness. We offer a competitive benefits program to keep our employees and their family members protected and foster a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, we are committed to employee development and growth, and encourage and foster an environment of collaboration, and innovation. Our work has meaning and the products we design and build help protect people and the environment.
Dress for your day : We want our employees to be comfortable at work and we know they are more productive when they’re comfortable. The dress for your day policy allows employees’ discretion to select appropriate dress for the business of each workday.
Free Beverages/On-site Cafeterias: Enjoy complimentary coffee, tea and hot chocolate each day at work. We also have a large cafeteria employees can eat lunch in, as well as an outside patio area that employees can enjoy during the summer months.
Pay & Benefits
Competitive market salary from $70,000 - $80,000 per year* depending on
Benefits
· Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
· Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match.
· Paid Time Off Program: Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid floating holidays.
· Other Benefits: Life insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), and professional development opportunities.
- •Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.
Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship. We require proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
EOE/Vet/Disability
