Manufacturing Engineer - Chicago, Illinois

MissionHires; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation and holidays

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Job summary

MissionHires is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer in Chicago, Illinois, to enhance CNC machining and assembly operations. This role involves optimizing CNC programs, leading Lean initiatives, and collaborating with various teams to improve quality and efficiency.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and has strong CNC programming experience. Benefits include a competitive salary, health insurance, and a 401(k). Interested candidates should apply immediately.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of CAD/CAM experience.
• Strong CNC programming expertise.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day CNC machining and assembly operations.
• Develop and optimize CNC programs, routings, and tooling.
• Lead Lean initiatives to improve manufacturing processes.

Skills

CNC programming

Lean methodologies

CAD/CAM experience

Manufacturing processes

Project management

Six Sigma certification

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Tools

Mastercam

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

MissionHires is seeking a hands‑on Manufacturing Engineer to support CNC machining operations and CNC lathe assembly. You will optimize CNC programs, tooling, and fixtures; drive Lean/continuous improvement; standardize ISO 9001 documentation; and collaborate across engineering, assembly, and quality to boost throughput, quality, and cost performance. Ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving real production challenges on the floor and leading measurable process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day CNC machining and CNC machine assembly operations
• Develop and optimize CNC programs, routings, tooling, and fixtures
• Improve manufacturing processes to enhance quality, efficiency, and cost performance
• Lead Lean initiatives including 5S, Standard Work, DMAIC, and material flow improvements
• Analyze cycle times, workflow, and equipment layout to increase throughput
• Drive cost reduction and production improvement initiatives
• Coordinate engineering changes across engineering, assembly, and quality teams
• Support new product introductions from Product Engineering to Manufacturing
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation in support of ISO 9001
• Train and guide technicians on improved processes and best practices
• Maintain accurate manufacturing data within ERP systems

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering Technology (or related degree/equivalent experience)
• Minimum 3 years of CAD/CAM experience (e.g., Mastercam, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, SmartCam or similar)
• Strong CNC programming experience
• 3–5 years of experience in precision machining and/or CNC machine assembly (preferred)
• Experience leading process improvement initiatives
• Project management capability
• ERP experience (preferred; JD Edwards a plus)
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and Lean methodologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to influence and lead in a production environment
• Six Sigma certification or training (preferred)

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ($70,000 – $100,000 DOE)
• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability