CNC Programmer & Manufacturing Engineer (5-Axis)

QCC, LLC; Harwood Heights (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off + holidays

Educational assistance

Safety shoes allowance

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

QCC, LLC is seeking a hands-on CNC Programmer / Manufacturing Engineer to own CNC programs for turning and milling (up to 5 axes) and to design fixtures and tooling to keep production efficient and in-spec. You’ll work closely with Team Leaders and Operators on the shop floor to solve tough manufacturing problems from first articles to cycle-time improvements.

You’ll develop processes using CNC techniques, lean principles, and SolidWorks fixtures, while coordinating with Manufacturing Project

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering creative, practical manufacturing solutions.
• Hands-on CNC programming and metal-cutting experience on turning/milling.
• Troubleshoot and edit complex G-code up to 5 axes.
• Design/implement fixtures for castings and irregular parts.
• Knowledge of cutting tools and their applications.
• Analytical, data-driven problem solving and basic SPC.
• Strong teamwork with Team Leaders and Operators.
• CAD/CAM experience, especially SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Develop CNC programs for turning and milling operations, manually or with CAD/CAM (Esprit preferred).
• Troubleshoot, edit and optimize G-code on multi-axis equipment (up to 5 axes).
• Develop complete manufacturing processes to produce a part with current CNC techniques, tooling and lean principles.
• Plan processes for medium-volume production and part families.
• Design and implement fixtures for castings and irregular parts using SolidWorks.
• Select cutting tools and maintain tooling lists and costs.
• Create and maintain process routings, drawings, CNC programs and tooling lists in ERP.
• Provide machining times and tooling costs to support quotes and PPAP.
• Troubleshoot CNC setups and processes on the shop floor with Team Leaders and Operators.
• Use statistical methods to evaluate process performance against spec and drive corrective action.
• Lead continuous improvement projects: data gathering, analysis, proposals, cross-functional input, cost justification.

Skills

CNC programming

5-axis milling

G-code debugging

Fixture design

SolidWorks

CAD/CAM software

Lean manufacturing

ERP systems

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

Machinist apprenticeship

Engineering/manufacturing technology degree

Tools

Esprit

SolidWorks

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

QCC, LLC is seeking a hands-on CNC Programmer / Manufacturing Engineer to own CNC programs for turning and milling (up to 5 axes) and to design fixtures and tooling to keep production efficient and in-spec. You’ll work closely with Team Leaders and Operators on the shop floor to solve tough manufacturing problems from first articles to cycle-time improvements.

You’ll develop processes using CNC techniques, lean principles, and SolidWorks fixtures, while coordinating with Manufacturing Project