Manufacturing Engineer

Aegis Worldwide; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

On-site fitness center

Job summary

Aegis Worldwide is recruiting a Manufacturing Engineer or CNC Programmer for a global manufacturing environment in Rockford, IL. You will own advanced machining processes and capital equipment projects, driving improvements with cutting-edge 5-axis technology and integrated automation.

The role emphasizes programming from scratch, fixture design, and process optimization. You will collaborate across engineering, production, and tool room, with an attractive benefits package and a strong

Qualifications

• 3+ years of CNC programming and/or manufacturing engineering experience in a precision machining environment.
• Experience programming CNC machines from scratch, including 5-axis machining centers, mills, lathes, or mill-turn equipment.
• Strong CAD/CAM experience with software such as Mastercam, Siemens NX, Creo, Esprit, Edgecam, SolidWorks, or similar.
• Knowledge of machining processes, cutting parameters, tooling, G-code, and manufacturing process optimization.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and mechanical blueprints.
• Manufacturing engineering experience within metal machining or precision manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize CNC programs for complex machining applications.
• Design fixtures, workholding, and machining processes using CAD/CAM software.
• Support manufacturing operations through process improvements and troubleshooting.
• Lead and support capital equipment projects from concept through implementation, including equipment selection, installation, and commissioning.
• Perform machine simulation, optimize tooling, and standardize programming practices.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and the internal tool room to improve manufacturing performance.

Skills

CNC programming

5-axis machining

Process optimization

G-code knowledge

Blueprint reading

Manufacturing engineering

Tools

Mastercam

Siemens NX

Creo

Esprit

Edgecam

SolidWorks

Job description

Are you a Manufacturing Engineer or CNC Programmer looking to take ownership of advanced machining processes and capital equipment projects? Join a stable, global manufacturer where you'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge 5-axis machining technology, drive process improvements, and influence future manufacturing strategies.

What You\'ll Do

• Develop and optimize CNC programs for complex machining applications.


• Design fixtures, workholding, and machining processes using CAD/CAM software.


• Support manufacturing operations through process improvements and troubleshooting.


• Lead and support capital equipment projects from concept through implementation, including equipment selection, installation, and commissioning.


• Perform machine simulation, optimize tooling, and standardize programming practices.


• Collaborate with engineering, production, and the internal tool room to improve manufacturing performance.

What We\'re Looking For

• 3+ years of CNC programming and/or manufacturing engineering experience in a precision machining environment.


• Experience programming CNC machines from scratch, including 5-axis machining centers, mills, lathes, or mill-turn equipment.


• Strong CAD/CAM experience with software such as Mastercam, Siemens NX, Creo, Esprit, Edgecam, SolidWorks, or similar.


• Knowledge of machining processes, cutting parameters, tooling, G-code, and manufacturing process optimization.


• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and mechanical blueprints.
  
• Manufacturing engineering experience within metal machining or precision manufacturing.

Why Join?

• Flexible first-shift schedule with no mandatory weekend work.


• Opportunity to own capital equipment projects from concept through implementation.


• Exposure to advanced 5-axis machining technology and manufacturing automation.


• Strong engineering support and an in-house tool room.


• Stable global manufacturer with excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and an on-site fitness center.


• Excellent opportunity for experienced CNC Programmers looking to transition into Manufacturing Engineering.

Compensation: $80,000–$110,000+ based on experience.