Manufacturing Engineer

Starfish Partners; LaSalle (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Starfish Partners is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Precision Machining to lead process improvements, optimize CNC machining operations, and drive manufacturing excellence in a high-volume environment. This hands-on leadership role suits those who thrive in fast-paced production and enjoy solving complex manufacturing challenges.

Ideal candidates will bring 5+ years in manufacturing engineering for CNC machining, strong CNC programming and GD&T knowledge, and a lean mindset to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in CNC machining.
• Strong CNC programming and machining operations background.
• Lean / continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Process parts from schematics and provided quotes.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across machining operations.
• Optimize CNC processes, tooling, cycle times, and production flow.
• Support new product launches and manufacturing readiness.
• Analyze production data to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Develop work instructions, SOPs, and process documentation.
• Partner with Sales, Engineering, Quality, and Production teams.
• Evaluate new equipment, automation, and machining technologies.
• Troubleshoot production challenges and implement long-term solutions.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and customer expectations.

Skills

CNC programming

Machining operations

Process optimization

GD&T knowledge

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional leadership

Engineering degree

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Precision Machining

No Sponsorship at this time

A respected and growing precision machining manufacturer is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead process improvements, optimize CNC machining operations, and drive manufacturing excellence across a high-volume production environment. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in fast-paced manufacturing and enjoys solving complex production challenges

.Why This Opportunity

Join a stable, growth-oriented manufacturer serving major industrial OEM customer

High-impact role focused on quality, efficiency, delivery, and cost improvement

Work in a collaborative, team-driven culture that values continuous improvemen

lWhat You’ll Be Doin

• gProcessing parts from schematics and provided quote
• sLead continuous improvement initiatives across machining operation
• sOptimize CNC machining processes, tooling, cycle times, and production flo
• wSupport new product launches and manufacturing readines
• sAnalyze production data to identify waste reduction and efficiency gain
• sDevelop work instructions, SOPs, and process documentatio
• nPartner with Sales, Engineering, Quality, and Production team
• sEvaluate new equipment, automation, and machining technologies
• sTroubleshoot production challenges and implement long-term solution
• sEnsure compliance with quality standards and customer expectation

sWhat We’re Looking Fo

• r5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in CNC machining environment
• sStrong background in CNC programming, machining operations, and process optimizatio
• nExperience with horizontal machining centers, turning centers, or automated machining systems preferre
• dStrong blueprint reading and GD&T knowledg
• eLean manufacturing / continuous improvement mindse
• tAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production settin
• gStrong communication and cross-functional leadership skill
• sEngineering degree preferred (or equivalent experience

)Ideal Backgroun

dCandidates from precision machining, aerospace, defense, industrial equipment, castings, or OEM manufacturing environments are highly encouraged to apply