CNC Programmer & Manufacturing Engineer: Hands-On Impact

Qcc Llc

Harwood Heights (IL)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

9 days ago

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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.