CNC Programmer/Manufacturing Engineer

QCC, LLC; Harwood Heights (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

QCC, LLC in Harwood Heights, IL is seeking a hands-on CNC Programmer/Manufacturing Engineer to own CNC programs for turning and milling up to 5 axes, develop fixtures, and collaborate with shop-floor teams to keep production efficient and cost-effective. This is an on-site role with potential occasional travel to support customers and vendors.

The candidate will have proven CNC programming and multi-axis experience, fixture design skills, CAD/CAM experience (Esprit preferred) and strong

Qualifications

• Proven track record developing creative, practical solutions for manufacturing mechanical components.
• Extensive CNC programming and metal-cutting experience on turning and milling equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and edit complex G-code programs, up to 5 axes.
• Hands-on experience designing and implementing fixtures, including for castings and irregular parts.
• Strong knowledge of cutting tools and their proper application.
• Analytical, data-driven approach to problem solving, including basic statistical process evaluation.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a track record of working well with Team Leaders and Operators.
• Computer literate, with working knowledge of ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
• CAD/CAM experience, especially SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Develop CNC programs for turning and milling operations, both manually and with CAD/CAM software (Esprit preferred).
• Troubleshoot, edit and optimize complex G-code programs on multi-axis equipment (up to 5 axes).
• Develop complete manufacturing processes to produce a part complete, applying current CNC machining techniques, tooling and lean principles.
• Plan processes for medium-volume production, including families of parts.
• Design and implement fixtures for castings and other irregularly shaped parts using SolidWorks.
• Select cutting tools and specify their proper application; create and maintain tooling lists.
• Create and maintain process routings, process drawings, CNC programs and tooling lists in the company ERP system and engineering files.
• Provide machining times and tooling costs to support new product quotes and PPAP activities with the Manufacturing Project Engineer and Quality.
• Troubleshoot CNC setups and processes on the shop floor alongside Team Leaders and Operators.
• Use statistical methods to evaluate process performance against specification and drive corrective action.
• Estimate production times, staffing requirements and related costs to support quoting and capacity decisions.
• Lead and contribute to continuous improvement projects: brainstorming, data gathering and analysis, proposals built on cross-functional input, and cost justification for investments.
• Work with tooling, equipment and subcontract vendors to define specifications and purchase equipment, materials and services, evaluating each for quality, fit and cost-effectiveness.

Skills

CNC programming

G-code troubleshooting

Fixtures design

SolidWorks

Lean manufacturing

Education

Machinist apprenticeship or equivalent

Engineering/manufacturing technology degree

Tools

Esprit CAD/CAM

SolidWorks

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As a manufacturing services provider that supports worldwide manufacturers, QCC relies on the expertise, innovation and commitment to excellence of its workforce to satisfy and exceed our valued customers’ expectations.

Join us, and you’ll be part of a culture that encourages exceptional people to shine and rewards them for their success. Explore this site to learn more about our broad product and service offerings. We have positions available for plant and office personnel where you can be challenged and enjoy the fulfillment of being part of a growth-oriented company.

If you enjoy a fast-paced and rewarding environment and have the skills and qualifications needed, we invite you to apply today.

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Position: CNC Programmer/Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Harwood Heights, IL

Job Id: 432

# of Openings: 1

The CNC Programmer / Manufacturing Engineer develops, implements and improves the processes that turn customer drawings into finished, in-spec parts. You’ll own CNC programs for turning and milling (up to 5 axes), design the fixtures and tooling that make them run, and work directly with Team Leaders and Operators on the shop floor to keep production capable, efficient and cost‑effective. This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys solving tough manufacturing problems, from first‑article setup on a new casting to cutting cycle time on a mature family of parts.

CNC programming and process development

• Develop CNC programs for turning and milling operations, both manually and with CAD/CAM software (Esprit preferred).
• Troubleshoot, edit and optimize complex G-code programs on multi‑axis equipment (up to 5 axes).
• Develop complete manufacturing processes to produce a part complete, applying current CNC machining techniques, tooling and lean principles.
• Plan processes for medium‑volume production, including families of parts.

Tooling and fixturing

• Design and implement fixtures for castings and other irregularly shaped parts using SolidWorks.
• Select cutting tools and specify their proper application; create and maintain tooling lists.

Documentation

• Create and maintain process routings, process drawings, CNC programs and tooling lists in the company ERP system and engineering files.
• Provide machining times and tooling costs to support new product quotes and PPAP activities with the Manufacturing Project Engineer and Quality.

Shop floor support and problem solving

• Troubleshoot CNC setups and processes on the shop floor alongside Team Leaders and Operators.
• Use statistical methods to evaluate process performance against specification and drive corrective action.

Cost, capacity and continuous improvement

• Estimate production times, staffing requirements and related costs to support quoting and capacity decisions.
• Lead and contribute to continuous improvement projects: brainstorming, data gathering and analysis, proposals built on cross‑functional input, and cost justification for investments.
• Work with tooling, equipment and subcontract vendors to define specifications and purchase equipment, materials and services, evaluating each for quality, fit and cost‑effectiveness.

Qualifications

Required

• Proven track record developing creative, practical solutions for manufacturing mechanical components.
• Extensive CNC programming and metal‑cutting experience on turning and milling equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and edit complex G-code programs, up to 5 axes.
• Hands‑on experience designing and implementing fixtures, including for castings and irregular parts.
• Strong knowledge of cutting tools and their proper application.
• Analytical, data‑driven approach to problem solving, including basic statistical process evaluation.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a track record of working well with Team Leaders and Operators.
• Computer literate, with working knowledge of ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
• CAD/CAM experience, especially SolidWorks.

Preferred

• Experience with medium‑volume production and families of parts.
• Background in valves, pumps, motors, seals or other fluid power components.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, cellular production and continuous improvement methods.
• Exposure to PPAP, ECN/PCN processes and quality documentation.

Education and Experience

• Completed machinist apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in CNC programming and manufacturing engineering.
• Relevant college education (engineering or manufacturing technology) is a plus.

Work Environment

• On‑site role at our facility near O’Hare, split between the office and the production floor.
• Regular time on the shop floor around operating CNC equipment; safety glasses and standard PPE required.
• Occasional domestic travel may be needed to support customers or vendors.

Physical Demands

The physical demands below are representative of those needed to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Regularly stand and walk on the production floor for extended periods and sit at a computer for programming and documentation work.
• Frequently use hands and fingers to handle parts, tools, gages and keyboards; reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, crouch or climb to access machines and fixtures.
• Regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds, such as fixtures, tooling and parts.
• Close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus are required to read drawings, inspect parts and work with precision measuring instruments.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, coolants, oils and metal chips; noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Safety glasses, hearing protection and safety footwear are required on the floor.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off plus 9 paid holidays
• Educational Assistance
• Yearly safety shoes allowance
• Opportunities for advancement
• QCC, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE, M/F/D/V

QCC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any applicants or employees because of their national origin, race, color, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, arrest or conviction record, service in the armed forces, genetic testing, use or non-use of lawful products off our premises during non‑working hours, disability (provided the employee can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation) or any other legally protected basis in any of our employment or other personnel policies or practices.