Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Rockford, IL
Hire Type: Long-Term Contract
Pay Rate: $45–$50/hour (W2)
Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, three medical plans to choose from, dental and vision plans, a 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

Sterling Engineering is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer (Operations Engineer II) to support a high-volume manufacturing environment through process improvement, technical problem-solving, and manufacturing leadership. This role partners closely with technical leadership, engineering, and the manufacturing floor to improve processes, support new equipment and product introductions, and drive operational excellence.

This is a long-term contract opportunity with stability, hands-on engineering exposure, and collaboration across operations, engineering, and supply chain teams.