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Torque Controls Engineer

Contract Consulting Opportunity | Chicago Area | Immediate Need

About the Opportunity

Implementation Engineers is seeking an experienced manufacturing engineer with a Torque Controls engineering background for onsite work in the Chicago area. This engagement focuses on optimizing, troubleshooting, and improving torque-controlled assembly processes within a complex discrete manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate combines hands-on manufacturing engineering experience with deep expertise in torque tooling, controls integration, traceability systems, and assembly process reliability. This is a highly visible role working directly with operations, engineering, quality, and maintenance teams to improve product quality, process capability, and production performance.

The initial engagement is expected to last approximately 30+ weeks onsite.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and improve torque-controlled assembly processes.
• Troubleshoot torque tooling, controls, communication, and traceability issues.
• Analyze torque data, process capability, and quality performance metrics.
• Support integration and optimization of torque systems within manufacturing operations.
• Work with operations, engineering, quality, maintenance, and IT teams to identify and resolve production issues.
• Validate torque strategies, fastening specifications, and process controls.
• Improve data collection, reporting, and traceability associated with critical fastening operations.
• Provide practical recommendations to improve throughput, quality, reliability, and process consistency.
• Support implementation of corrective actions and sustainable process improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Experience with one or more of the following torque systems:
  • Atlas Copco
  • Desoutter
  • Bosch Rexroth
  • Stanley Assembly Technologies
  • Similar industrial torque platforms
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent technical experience.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering, controls engineering, or assembly engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with industrial torque tooling systems.
• Strong understanding of torque control methodologies, fastening processes, and assembly quality requirements.
• Experience troubleshooting torque communication and controls issues.
• Familiarity with manufacturing execution systems (MES), production data collection, and traceability systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Automotive, aerospace & defense, industrial equipment, or other complex discrete manufacturing experience.
• Experience integrating torque systems with:
  • MES platforms
  • SCADA systems
  • PLC controls
  • Quality and traceability databases
• Understanding of Industry 4.0 manufacturing technologies.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement experience.
• Experience supporting production launches or complex assembly operations.

Compensation + Travel

• Competitive daily rates based on experience and expertise
• All approved travel expenses reimbursed (airfare, hotel, rental car, mileage, and per diem in accordance with project guidelines)

About Implementation Engineers

At Implementation Engineers, we do more than make recommendations -- we deliver results. For over 25 years, we have partnered with leading manufacturing, supply chain, maintenance, and industrial organizations to solve complex operational challenges and implement sustainable improvements.

We work shoulder-to-shoulder with client teams, combining deep industry expertise with a hands-on approach to improve productivity, quality, reliability, and overall business performance. We are known for rolling up our sleeves, driving execution, and helping clients achieve measurable outcomes -- not just creating reports.

If you are a practical, results-oriented engineering professional who enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges, working directly on the factory floor, and making a tangible impact, we would welcome the opportunity to connect with you.