CNC Manufacturing Engineer - Process Optimization Lead

Sterling Engineering; Bensenville (IL); In loco; USD 80.000 - 95.000; Tempo pieno

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Descrizione del lavoro

Sterling Engineering in Bensenville, IL is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to improve CNC manufacturing processes in a low-volume, high-mix environment. You will develop and document processes, routings, and setup sheets for CNC machining, lathes, mills, and waterjet cutting, while supporting programming and fixtures.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to drive continuous improvement, reduce cycle times, and improve product quality and safety

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, preferably in machining.
• Hands-on CNC machining, lathes, mills, waterjet cutting, welding.
• Experience with CNC programming (G-code or conversational).
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge.
• Experience with CAD/CAM (SolidWorks or AutoCAD).
• Collaborative with Engineering, Production and Quality teams.
• Background in low-volume, high-mix environments.

Mansioni

• Develop, document, and maintain manufacturing processes, work instructions, routings, and setup sheets for CNC machining, lathes, mills, waterjet cutting, and welding operations.
• Support CNC programming, tooling design, fixture development, and workholding improvements.
• Identify opportunities to reduce cycle times, scrap, setup times, and manufacturing costs.
• Lead root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and corrective action initiatives to resolve production issues.
• Partner with shop floor personnel to improve machining processes and manufacturing efficiency.
• Support new product introductions (NPI), including manufacturing process development, BOMs, routings, and cost estimates.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to resolve manufacturing challenges and improve product quality.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and recommend tooling, equipment, and process enhancements.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with established quality and safety standards.

Conoscenze

CNC machining

Process optimization

Root cause analysis

GD&T knowledge

Blueprint reading

Team collaboration

Lean/Six Sigma

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Strumenti

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Descrizione del lavoro

Sterling Engineering in Bensenville, IL is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to improve CNC manufacturing processes in a low-volume, high-mix environment. You will develop and document processes, routings, and setup sheets for CNC machining, lathes, mills, and waterjet cutting, while supporting programming and fixtures.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to drive continuous improvement, reduce cycle times, and improve product quality and safety