Senior CNC Manufacturing Engineer | Aerospace | Addison, IL

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will play a key role in developing and improving machining and assembly methods in electro-mechanical products and final testing. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will have the opportunity to learn from another experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer who is looking to assist with their replacement before retiring. After that, the new Senior Manufacturing Engineer will serve as technical leader for the team.

Client Details

Our client is an AS9100 certified aerospace manufacturer located near Addison that supports globally known aerospace brands such as Boeing, Northrup Grumman, Collins Aerospace, and more. They are owned by a larger parent company that oversees an entire aerospace manufacturing portfolio in the U.S with over $1B in annual revenue.

Description

Key duties and responsibilities include:

• Leading productivity improvements, automation implementation, and LEAN initiatives.
• Driving shop floor CI through lean minded process/flow improvements and cross functional kaizen events.
• Developing and improving processes in a machine shop and assembly environment.
• Troubleshooting production issues of mechanical and electrical nature.
• Being involved in capital expenditure discussions
• Developing automation, optimized methods, special tooling & machine/test stand designs for the purpose of cost reduction, quality & process enhancement
• Ability to understand electrical schematics and troubleshoot/identify component level issues.
• Developing requirements for tooling, fixturing, testing and support equipment.
• Understanding Customer and Engineering (Mechanical and Electrical) requirements and translating them into processes

Apply today using the link below and your resume will be considered within 1 business day

Profile

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• 10+ years in manufacturing, with strong experience working on machining & assembly processes
• Knowledge of LEAN/Six Sigma methodologies OR demonstrated experience with process improvement initiatives like: 5S, Kaizen Events, Value Stream Mapping, Pareto Charts, and more
• Ability to write work instructions, create documentation for troubleshooting equipment/machinery
• Experience communicating directly with outside vendors/processors
• Background successfully leading capital expenditure projects from start to finish

What will set you apart:

• Associates Degree or higher education in a technical science or engineering field strongly preferred

Job Offer

What's on offer:

• Base Salary: $115,000 - $135,000 depending on level of experience
• 3 weeks vacation + floating holidays
• 10 holidays
• BCBS full medical benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities

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