Manufacturing Engineer: CNC & Process Optimization (Equity)

Technetics Group; Harwood Heights (IL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Technetics Group Chicago seeks a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to optimize processes and tooling for aerospace and industrial components. You will work with cross-functional teams to develop and validate manufacturing methods, ensure quality, and drive cost-effective production improvements.

The role requires 5+ years in CNC programming/setup/operations, CAD (Siemens NX preferred), CAM skills, and ERP familiarity. Collaboration with design, QA, and production teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of CNC programming, setup, and operation experience.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining and secondary processes.
• CAD skills required (Siemens NX a plus).
• CAM skills recommended; ERP familiarity (M2M preferred).
• Strong GD&T skills and root cause analysis capability.

Responsibilities

• Process Development: Develop, optimize, and standardize processes, tooling/fixturing, and equipment for new and legacy products.
• CNC: Understand CNC machine operations to develop processes.
• Equipment Selection: Recommend machining equipment, tooling, and fixturing.
• Fixture Design: Design fixtures to improve accuracy and productivity.
• Process Validation: Conduct validation and capability studies; ensure quality control.

Skills

CNC programming

CNC setup

CNC operating

GD&T

Root Cause Analysis

8-D problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Siemens NX CAD

CAM software

ERP (M2M)

MS Office

Job description

Technetics Group Chicago seeks a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to optimize processes and tooling for aerospace and industrial components. You will work with cross-functional teams to develop and validate manufacturing methods, ensure quality, and drive cost-effective production improvements.

The role requires 5+ years in CNC programming/setup/operations, CAD (Siemens NX preferred), CAM skills, and ERP familiarity. Collaboration with design, QA, and production teams is essential.