Manufacturing Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Bensenville (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer specializing in machining. The role involves managing production costs, CNC programming, and continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in engineering, extensive experience with various machining processes, and a passion for enhancing production efficiency.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, CNC programming, and machining.
• Experience with G-code, Mazak and DMG Mori machines.
• Strong knowledge of materials like stainless steel, titanium, and aluminum.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain standard costing and estimating for machined parts.
• Support quoting efforts and provide technical expertise to sales.
• Develop process routings and optimize machining processes.

Skills

CNC programming

Project management

Workflow planning

Technical support

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Mastercam

Mazatrol

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionTitle: Manufacturing Engineer – Machining
Location: Bensenville, ILHire Type: Contract-to-Hire (6 months)
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision (while on contract)
Pay: $43–$48/hour
Job Summary:The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for managing production costs, estimating projects, developing machining processes, job planning, CNC programming, and providing technical support across operations. This role will also focus on continuous improvement initiatives, tooling optimization, and supporting production efficiency.
Job Duties:

• Manage and maintain standard costing and estimating for machined parts using ERP systems.
• Develop process routings, optimize machining processes, and support quoting efforts.
• Support sales and customer service teams with technical expertise during quoting and pre-order phases.
• Manage job planning activities including process planning, revision control, tooling/fixture design, and technical clarifications.
• Identify and drive process improvements, value-added engineering ideas, and cross-functional project reviews.
• Complete CNC programming assignments for lathes and mills, including toolpath optimization and tool selection using Mastercam.
• Support tooling inventory systems and production programming needs.
• Provide in-process technical support to production, purchasing, and quality teams.
• Assist with troubleshooting manufacturing issues and equipment maintenance coordination.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects such as 5S, Kaizen, and problem-solving events.
• Research and implement new technologies, tooling, and machining techniques to optimize production.
• Develop SOPs for manufacturing processes and ensure safe operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• 3–5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, CNC programming, and machining.
• Experience with G-code, Mazatrol, and Mastercam programming, especially for complex lathe operations (live tooling, sub-spindles, Y-axis milling, multi-axis).
• Strong knowledge of materials such as stainless steel, titanium, aluminum, and mild steels.
• Experience with Mazak and DMG Mori machines.
• Strong project management, quoting, and workflow planning skills.

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