CNC Manufacturing Engineer | Aerospace | Harwood Heights, IL

The Manufacturing Engineer will play a vital role in the improvement of manufacturing processes on the plant floor, as well as developing and sustaining processes for new and existing products. This position reports directly to the Engineering Manager.

Client Details

Our client is a privately owned manufacturer serving a large client base in the aerospace industry. They supply some of the world's most recognizable aerospace brands, and have been growing steadily over the past two decades. They are searching for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join the team as they continue to ramp up production.

Description

• Develop manufacturing procedures, methods, and standards, and oversees their implementation
• Develop both detailed processes with associated time standards for production, as well as summary processes for quotation purposes. Actively secures outside quotations for raw material and services on new projects.
• Proactively work to avoid problems and prepares for upcoming jobs in advance of their scheduled start dates. When necessary, troubleshoots problems that arise and resolves them in a timely manner. Works with manufacturing, quality, and engineering personnel to resolve quality problems.
• Provide technical support for the design and manufacture of jigs, fixtures and special tools including their procurement and/or manufacture. Develops testing requirements/procedures as necessary to ensure compliance to customer/design specifications.
• Participate in the MRB process by dispositioning rejects and creating necessary reworks instructions.
• Under guidance of the Engineering Manager, develops cost justifications to support the procurement of both capital and expense items. Supports implementation of new equipment and processes.
• Responsible for new product introductions including routed processes, BOM's, In-Process drawings, gaging and including the design/procurement/manufacture of special tooling.
• Perform value analysis on existing designs and make recommendations to reduce overall products costs by providing guidance to engineering as required on manufacturability of designs generated.
• Support Cellular Manufacturing and takes a leadership role in Set-up reduction.
• Implements Engineering Change Orders in a timely manner following set procedures.
• Serve as primary interface with Customers and Suppliers with regard to manufacturing issues.
• Consult with and advise shop supervision on problems relative to methods, tooling, and handling to eliminate production difficulties.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree preferred, can be bypassed with extensive experience
• Three or more years of conventional lathe, mill, and CNC machining experience.
• Minimum of four years' experience in manufacturing engineering including tooling and fixturing design background
• Excellent problem-solving skills are required.
• CAD and Microsoft Office skills are required.
• Knowledge of AS9100 standards is a plus.
• Lean/ Six sigma Green Belt or higher is a plus.

Job Offer

• Base Salary $85,000-$100,000 depending on level of experience
• 3 weeks PTO
• Annual Bonus
• 401(K) Match
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Professional Development & Career Planning Groups

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