Sr. Manufacturing Engineer (CNC Programming and Machining)
About The Position
The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will support an automotive manufacturer operating high-volume machining and production lines. This hands-on role focuses on optimizing machining processes, improving throughput and quality, and leading CNC programming and process-development initiatives across production lines. The engineer will troubleshoot and program CNC equipment and drive continuous improvement on the shop floor. The position works cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, and quality teams, including collaboration with Quality on process capability (Cp/Cpk) and first-piece validation. It is an on-site, temporary contract position in Bolingbrook, Illinois. The facility is expected to close approximately in May or June. The schedule is first shift, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with an estimated 40 regular hours per week; overtime is expected. A drug screen and background check are required. Sponsorship is not available.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience.
- At least 5 years of hands-on CNC programming and machining experience in automotive manufacturing, including CNC lathes and milling machines, shop-floor troubleshooting, and support.
- Proficiency in CAM software such as Mastercam or similar, and AutoCAD.
- Strong command of GD&T, blueprint reading, and tolerance stack-ups.
- Knowledge of carbide tooling, inserts, and tool holders.
- Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic fixtures and workholding design.
- Strong knowledge of SPC, capability studies, and process control.
- Hands-on experience with CMMs, Zoller tool presetters, and measurement systems.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Fuji or Mori Seiki CNC lathes and milling machines.
- Experience in high-volume automotive production environments.
- Background in multi-axis machining.
- Familiarity with ERP/MES systems.
- Six Sigma or Lean certification.
- Experience leading process-improvement projects.
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
Responsibilities
- Optimize machining processes to improve OEE, reduce scrap, and increase throughput.
- Develop, modify, and validate CNC programs for lathes and vertical and horizontal milling machines.
- Lead toolpath development and cutting-strategy optimization for automotive components.
- Identify and implement effective tooling, inserts, and workholding solutions.
- Troubleshoot machining issues, including cycle time, tool wear, chatter, and dimensional variation.
- Collaborate with Quality on process capability (Cp/Cpk) and first-piece validation.
- Drive continuous-improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
- Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and standards.
- Work cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, and quality teams.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
