Hands-on Senior CNC Manufacturing Engineer — Automotive

head\\-huntress.com; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit in Bolingbrook, IL seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer with deep CNC machining expertise to optimize automotive processes. The role leads CNC programming and process development across production lines, troubleshooting on the shop floor and driving continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will be hands-on, capable of programming, tooling optimization, and cross-functional collaboration with quality and maintenance teams. A strong foundation in GD&T and SPC is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience.
• 5+ years of CNC programming and machining experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Expertise in CNC lathes and milling machines (Fuji, Mori Seiki preferred).
• Proficiency in CAM software (Mastercam or similar) and AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, blueprint reading, and tolerance stack-ups.
• Experience with CMMs, Zoller tool presetters, and measurement systems.
• Knowledge of carbide tooling, inserts, and tool holders.
• Experience with fixtures (hydraulic and pneumatic) and workholding design.
• Strong knowledge of SPC, capability studies, and process control.
• Hands-on troubleshooting and shop floor support experience.

Responsibilities

• Optimize machining processes to improve OEE, reduce scrap, and increase throughput.
• Develop, modify, and validate CNC programs for lathes and milling machines; lead toolpath development and cutting strategy optimization.
• Identify and implement tooling, inserts, and workholding solutions.
• Troubleshoot machining issues including cycle time, tool wear, chatter, and dimensional variation.
• Collaborate with Quality to ensure Cp/Cpk and first-piece validation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and standards.
• Work cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, and quality teams.

Skills

CNC programming

CNC machining

Mastercam

AutoCAD

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Cp/Cpk

SPC

Lean Six Sigma

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Fuji

Mori Seiki

Mastercam

AutoCAD

CMMs

Zoller tool presetters

Job description

Zohorecruit in Bolingbrook, IL seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer with deep CNC machining expertise to optimize automotive processes. The role leads CNC programming and process development across production lines, troubleshooting on the shop floor and driving continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will be hands-on, capable of programming, tooling optimization, and cross-functional collaboration with quality and maintenance teams. A strong foundation in GD&T and SPC is required.