CNC Set Up Engineer

Accurate Personnel LLC; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Competitive 401(k)

Job summary

Accurate Personnel LLC is seeking a Senior CNC Setup & Applications Engineer in Elk Grove Village, IL. This hands-on role focuses on developing advanced CNC setup strategies for multi-axis milling, optimizing tooling, fixturing, and workholding to improve repeatability and first-pass yield in a high-mix environment.

The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on CNC setup experience, GD&T, blueprint reading, and strong problem-solving and collaboration skills to support new product

Qualifications

• Hands-on CNC setup with tooling, fixturing, and manufacturing applications engineering.
• Experience setting up 3-, 3+2-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC mills and basic lathe processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and improve CNC setup strategies for complex components.
• Design tooling, fixturing, and workholding solutions for multi-axis milling.
• Lead setup prove-outs and troubleshoot tooling, fixturing, and machining challenges.
• Create setup sheets, tooling lists, and work instructions for production machinists.
• Collaborate with programmers, machinists, engineering, and quality teams.

Skills

CNC setup

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

Mastercam 2026

Fusion 360

Camplete 2026

CAM Assist 2.0

SolidWorks 2025

Job description

Position Summary

An AS9100-certified precision machining company is seeking a Senior CNC Setup & Applications Engineer to lead the development and execution of advanced CNC setup strategies for complex, high-mix, tight-tolerance components. This hands‑on role focuses on optimizing tooling, fixturing, workholding, and machining processes to improve repeatability, efficiency, and first‑pass success in a precision manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is an experienced manufacturing professional with expertise in multi‑axis CNC milling, strong problem‑solving abilities, and a deep understanding of machining fundamentals, GD&T, and setup optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve CNC setup strategies for complex precision‑machined components.
• Design practical tooling, fixturing, and workholding solutions for:
  • 3‑Axis Milling
  • 3+2 Milling
  • 4‑Axis Milling
  • 5‑Axis Milling
• Support setup planning and process development for basic CNC turning operations.
• Analyze engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, materials, tolerances, and machine capabilities to determine the most efficient machining approach.
• Lead setup prove‑outs and troubleshoot tooling, fixturing, workholding, and machining challenges.
• Improve process stability, setup repeatability, cycle efficiency, and first-pass yield.
• Develop detailed setup sheets, tooling lists, fixture documentation, and work instructions for production machinists.
• Collaborate with CNC programmers, machinists, engineering, and quality personnel to ensure successful production execution.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in machining methods, tooling strategies, and manufacturing processes.
• Support new product introduction and process development from prototype through production.

Required Qualifications

• Extensive hands‑on experience in CNC setup, tooling, fixturing, and manufacturing applications engineering.
• Proven expertise setting up:
  • 3‑Axis CNC Mills
  • 3+2 CNC Mills
  • 4‑Axis CNC Mills
  • 5‑Axis CNC Mills
• Experience with basic CNC lathe setup and process planning.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Workholding systems
  • Fixture design principles
  • Tool selection
  • Tool stick‑out optimization
  • Machine rigidity
  • Chatter reduction
  • Chip evacuation
  • Datum strategies
  • Tight‑tolerance machining
• Excellent blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation skills.
• Ability to create detailed setup documentation that enables consistent production without ambiguity.
• Experience working in a precision machining or high‑mix job shop environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an AS9100‑certified aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting complex, tight‑tolerance precision machining operations.
• Familiarity with modern CAM software, including:
  • Mastercam 2026
  • Fusion 360 (latest version)
  • Camplete 2026
  • CAM Assist 2.0
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks 2025 is beneficial. (Part modeling and final CAD design are completed by engineering; this role focuses on manufacturing process planning and machining execution.)

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Company‑paid employee medical premiums (employee coverage only)
• Family coverage available at employee cost
• Full‑time, stable employment
• Equal Opportunity Employer

Additional Information

• Successful candidates must complete a 60‑day introductory employment period.
• Professional and industry references are required.
• This position is fully on‑site in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.

Accurate Personnel provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.