Senior Manufacturing Engineer

ERA Industries LLC • Elk Grove Village, IL

67d

About The Position

The position involves working in CNC machining operations with a focus on cost estimation and process optimization. The candidate will be responsible for creating Bill of Materials (BOMs), routings, and item masters while maintaining data in the ERP system. The role requires interaction with customers for technical clarifications and design improvements, as well as collaboration with production teams to resolve process-related issues. The candidate will also be expected to support continuous improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with quality management standards.

Requirements

• Proven experience in CNC machining operations and cost estimation.
• Proficiency with cost estimation and tools.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and supply chain management concepts is advantageous.
• Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent experience with manufacturing process engineering.
• Ability to interpret customer drawings, work instructions, in-process control plans and understand GD&T.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience using CAD systems Master Cam, Unigraphics, SolidWorks or similar.
• Ability to create/design work holding/fixturing and designate tool selection.
• Ability to sequence process parts to achieve quality and meet financial objectives.
• Strong trouble shooting ability for work holding, tool selection and machining approach.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a CNC machining or fabrication environment.

Responsibilities

• Create BOM’s, routings, item masters and store related data in ERP system.
• Conduct contract review on all new parts utilizing proper documentation.
• Provide material requirements to purchasing.
• Analyze print, specifications, and requirements to create the most efficient manufacturing process for a part.
• Interact with customers on technical items such as clarification of drawings, specifications, and design improvement ideas.
• Work with production on resolving process related issues.
• Create process drawings as required.
• Create and help design fixtures and work holdings to support production or quality.
• Support repeat jobs as needed.
• Support estimating when needed in regards to process or drawing/tolerance concerns.
• Manage flow down of all internal, customer, and regulatory requirements to vendors.
• Assist with internal and external corrective actions.
• Maintain a positive attitude and punctuality and a clean and organized work-space.
• Identify when applicable, continuous improvement of processes and understand the contribution to the effectiveness of the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Analyze project blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications to understand CNC machining requirements.
• Develop manufacturing processes from 2D and 3D Models.
• Provide piece part manufacturing cost from manufacturing process.
• Collaborate with procurement teams to obtain competitive quotes for materials, tooling, and subcontracted services.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees