Manufacturing Engineer

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) in Downers Grove, IL, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to develop, implement, and optimize CNC machining processes for machined components and assemblies. You will design tooling, CAM programs, and process flows to boost productivity and quality.

Responsibilities include time studies, process capability analyses, DFMs, root-cause investigations, and leading Lean Six Sigma initiatives to reduce cycle times and costs while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a CNC machining environment.
• Hands-on CNC programming experience using CAM software (Mastercam, Fusion 360, Esprit, GibbsCAM, NX CAM, CAMWorks, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes for machined components and assemblies.
• Create, modify, and optimize CNC programs for mills, lathes, and multi-axis machining centers using CAM software.
• Select cutting tools, fixtures, work holding, and machining strategies to maximize productivity and quality.
• Troubleshoot machining issues, reduce cycle times, and improve overall equipment efficiency (OEE).
• Support new product introductions by developing manufacturing methods, process documentation, and work instructions.
• Design and validate manufacturing processes to improve quality, throughput, and cost.
• Conduct time studies, process capability analyses, and root cause investigations.
• Collaborate with design engineering to ensure products are manufacturable (DFM).
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Develop process flows, PFMEAs, control plans, and standard operating procedures.
• Work closely with Quality to resolve nonconformances and implement corrective actions.
• Support equipment selection, installation, validation, and commissioning.
• Train machinists and operators on new programs, tooling, and manufacturing processes.
• Analyze production metrics and identify opportunities for increased efficiency and cost savings.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company quality requirements.

Skills

CNC programming

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Process improvement

DFM

Time studies

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Tools

Mastercam

Fusion 360

Esprit

GibbsCAM

NX CAM

CAMWorks

Job description

• Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes for machined components and assemblies.
• Create, modify, and optimize CNC programs for mills, lathes, and multi-axis machining centers using CAM software.
• Select cutting tools, fixtures, work holding, and machining strategies to maximize productivity and quality.
• Troubleshoot machining issues, reduce cycle times, and improve overall equipment efficiency (OEE).
• Support new product introductions by developing manufacturing methods, process documentation, and work instructions.
• Design and validate manufacturing processes to improve quality, throughput, and cost.
• Conduct time studies, process capability analyses, and root cause investigations.
• Collaborate with design engineering to ensure products are manufacturable (DFM).
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Develop process flows, PFMEAs, control plans, and standard operating procedures.
• Work closely with Quality to resolve nonconformances and implement corrective actions.
• Support equipment selection, installation, validation, and commissioning.
• Train machinists and operators on new programs, tooling, and manufacturing processes.
• Analyze production metrics and identify opportunities for increased efficiency and cost savings.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company quality requirements.

Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a CNC machining environment
• Hands-on CNC programming experience using CAM software (Mastercam, Fusion 360, Esprit, GibbsCAM, NX CAM, CAMWorks, or similar)