Senior Manufacturing Engineer | CNC | Bensenville, IL

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will lead process development, optimization, and troubleshooting for precision tooling and component manufacturing. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer also supports continuous improvement initiatives and mentors junior engineering staff to enhance operational efficiency

Client Details

Our client, founded in 1943, is a third-generation, family-owned contract CNC machining company specializes in ultraprecision parts with tolerances as tight as ±0.0005″. Operating from a 32,000 sq. ft. facility in the Greater Chicago area, they support industries including aerospace, medical, automotive, and industrial hydraulics with high-volume production capabilities. With ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100 certifications, ITAR registration, and CMMC readiness, they maintain the highest quality standards while offering full in-house post-processing and a strong commitment to continuous improvement

Description

• Performs research, design and development of manufacturing processes, including production flow, assembly methods, and production equipment
• Approve and/or create new Work Instructions
• Create or change routings & BOMs in the ERP system
• Updates & maintains detailed CAD floor layouts of buildings and equipment
• Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new/revised products, including established goals, training team members, and evaluating results
• Designs, develops, tests, cost-justifies, and sources various tools, machinery, and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods
• Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement and efficiency improvement
• Take the lead to resolve quality problems in production when not solved at lower levels through NCR process
• Represents manufacturing on cross functional teams
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor and/or management, in alignment with organizational goals and operational needs

Profile

• 10+ years experience in a CNC manufacturing environment
• Expertise in MasterCAM software
• Experience with programming and troubleshooting vertical and horizontal mills and lathes
• SolidWorks profeciency
• Ability to apply GD&T principles and read/understand customer and internal blueprints and drawings

Job Offer

• Base salary ranging between $100,000 - $125,000, depending on skills and experience
• Bonus and profit sharing plan
• 3 weeks PTO
• 401k match
• Comprehensive insurance benefits
• Employee Assistance Program

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