Manufacturing Engineer

Trillium Staffing; Bloomingdale (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial equipment firm in Bloomingdale is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to engage in hands-on production of turbine components. This role emphasizes process optimization and the use of advanced manufacturing tools. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, specifically in regulated industries, and possess a strong background in CNC machining and CAD/CAM software. The position offers a competitive salary between $90,000 and $120,000, based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience in regulated industries such as Aerospace, Gas Power, or Automotive.
• Proven expertise in CNC Milling, Wire/Sink EDM, and Creep Feed or CBN Grinding.
• Strong background in process development, NPI, and manufacturing documentation.
• Skilled in interpreting complex engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.
• Familiarity with ISO, AS9100, or similar aerospace manufacturing standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead process development and optimization for complex turbine components using EDM, CNC milling, and 3-/5-axis grinding.
• Act as the primary customer engineering contact, driving technical communication and change requests.
• Collaborate with Quality and Operations teams on robust manufacturing solutions.

Skills

CNC Milling

Wire/Sink EDM

Creep Feed Grinding

CAD/CAM tools

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

Mastercam

SolidWorks

Vericut

Job description

Overview

Trillium is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Bloomingdale! Join a leading high-precision Industrial Gas Turbine and Aerospace machining firm in a Direct Hire role that shapes the future of turbine technology. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a vital, hands-on role in producing turbine blades and vanes for world-class gas turbine manufacturers and the military worldwide.

In this exciting position, you’ll report directly to the Director of Engineering and help drive new product development, process optimization, and production excellence. You’ll work with advanced equipment—CNC milling, EDM, creep feed, and 5-axis CBN grinding—to develop, qualify, and perfect manufacturing processes in a dynamic, high-precision environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead process development and optimization for complex turbine components using EDM, CNC milling, and 3-/5-axis grinding.
• Act as the primary customer engineering contact, driving technical communication, change requests, and legacy product restarts.
• Define and refine machining strategies, tooling, and parameters to improve quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Quality, Operations, and Tooling teams on robust manufacturing solutions, audits, and documentation (AS9100, FAI).
• Drive root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap and enhance throughput.
• Utilize CAD/CAM tools (Mastercam, SolidWorks) for programming, verification, and operator training.
• Mentor junior engineers while maintaining a strong hands-on presence on the shop floor, following all safety protocols, and handling physical tasks up to 50 lbs.

Schedule and Compensation

Schedule: 1st shift, Monday – Friday. Pay rate: $90,000 to $120,000 DOE.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience in regulated industries such as Aerospace, Gas Power, or Automotive.
• Proven expertise in CNC Milling, Wire/Sink EDM, and Creep Feed or CBN Grinding.
• Strong background in process development, NPI, and manufacturing documentation.
• Proficient with CAD/CAM tools, including Mastercam, SolidWorks, and Vericut.
• Skilled in interpreting complex engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing experience.
• Familiarity with ISO, AS9100, or similar aerospace manufacturing standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Experience machining superalloys such as Inconel or Hastelloy.
• Background in legacy product restarts or reverse engineering.
• Familiarity with Haas controls and CNC programming optimization.
• Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or Continuous Improvement certification.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

About Trillium

Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.