Manufacturing Engineer III

Gleason Corporation; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

401k

On-site health club

Job summary

Gleason Cutting Tools Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, implement, and support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes, fixturing, tooling, and production equipment. You will apply lean principles and CAD/CAM tools to achieve quality and efficiency.

The role requires hands-on production support, experience with PTC Creo/Esprit CAM, and collaboration with supply chain and production teams to optimize tooling and processes.

Qualifications

• Technical certificate or Associate’s Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Technology or 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience generating CAD models and drawings with proper tolerances for machine components.
• CNC production programming experience preferred (PTC Creo and/or Esprit CAM).

Responsibilities

• Generate process routings for cost-effective, high-quality precision components.
• Support CNC programming for vertical machining centers and multi-axis lathes.
• Collaborate with tooling vendors to improve machining efficiency and reduce cycle times.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

CNC programming

CAD/CAM

Education

Technical certificate or Associate’s Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Technology

Tools

PTC Creo

Esprit CAM

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the design, requisition, order processing, documentation and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives as related to manufacturing processes, fixturing, tooling, and production equipment. Works closely with production personnel to solve problems using lean manufacturing principles. Provides CAD/CAM support in material removal manufacturing environment with multi-axis turning, milling, EDM and precision grinding equipment. We are looking for applicants who have the “roll up the sleeves” eagerness to support our manufacturing team that thrives in an environment of consistent problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Generate manufacturing process routings to ensure cost-effective, high-quality precision components.
• Evaluate and determine internal manufacturing or purchase BOM items.
• Use PTC Creo CAD software to develop solid models, drawings and BOM for fixturing, tooling and machine components to support manufacturing operations via engineering request system.
• Apply geometric tolerances and mechanical drafting standards to ensure proper form-fit-function.
• Create work holding product quotations with target margin for sales/customer inquiries.
• Participate on continuous improvement kaizen teams, apply lean techniques of problem solving including; PDCA, Five-Whys, Fish Bone Diagrams, Pareto Charts, Gemba, Polka-Yoke, 6S, DOE, TPM, OEE, VSM,etc.
• Understand ISO quality and environmental programs.
• Provides hand-on production support in material removal manufacturing environment.
• Assist with daily production CNC programming requirements for vertical machining centers and multi-axis lathes using PTC Creo and Esprit CAM systems.
• Ability to develop parameter driven macro-based ISO g-code or EIA for CNC machinery.
• Work with tooling vendors to identify opportunities for testing and machining efficiency improvement opportunities.
• Organize, Perform and document tooling trials, clearly identify and communicate results for cost reduction and/or cycle time improvements. Tooling includes, but not limited to, perishable tooling, grinding wheels, truing tools, dressing tools, coolants, filtration, etc.
• Coordinate with supply chain, production supervision and tooling integrator the proper inventory obsolescence of old and introduction of new tooling.
• Participate in developing technical specifications, procurement, acceptance, and implementation of new and rebuilt production equipment.
• Produce documentation of processes and operating instructions including speeds, feeds, tooling, quality control techniques, etc.

Skills and abilities

• Education: Technical certificate or Associate’s Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Technology Degree, or 5-years applicable work experience with training in solid model CAD system is required. Experience: Three years’ experience as a Manufacturing Engineer or a minimum of 5-years’ experience working in the tooling or manufacturing engineering field with CNC material removal processes is required. Must be capable of generating CAD solid models and drawings with proper tolerances of machine and workholding components. CNC production programming experience is preferred, PTC Creo and/or Esprit CAM system or similar. Experience in requisitioning items, creating process routings, steel material application, and interfacing with vendors is required.
• Computer Skills: PTC Creo experience or similar solid-model CAD software for designing and detailing mechanical elements for machines, work holding, and tooling. Proficient in Microsoft Office software including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook. Use ERP system (SAP) for production order processing, process routings and purchase requisitions.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

We provide a career that offers work / life balance. Our progressive compensation program is based on skill and merit. We believe in continuing education and provide opportunities for training through internal and external programs.

Our comprehensive benefit package includes: Paid holidays, vacation, and sick Safety shoe and prescription safety glasses reimbursementWellness reimbursement and membership to our on-site health clubEmployee Assistance ProgramMedical, dental, vision, and voluntary/Company paid life insurance (eligible 1st of month after hire)401kTuition reimbursement (eligible one year after hire and with Management approval)

Gleason Cutting Tools Corporation is a leader in the development and manufacture of production systems for all types of gears. Because of our excellent standards in quality and technology, we provide gears used in school buses that safely transport children each day. We encourage wind energy through the use of gears in wind turbines. Farmers use our products in their equipment. Gleason has been making innovations in the gear industry for over 150 years to discover new ways to keep the world in motion and our products reach all the way to space.

We are a modern, clean, and air-conditioned facility that incorporates state-of-the-art equipment and manufacturing philosophies. Gleason business principles include effective communication and teamwork and are the foundation of our culture which drive the continual improvement of business processes aimed at ever-higher customer satisfaction. We strive to conduct business throughout the world in a manner that protects the environment and is compatible with the eco-economic needs of the communities in which we operate. We are committed to improving our environmental sustainability through responsible actions with the goal of driving our environmental impact toward zero. All applicants offered employment will complete substance and physical capacity testing. Gleason is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to age, disability, genetic information and / or predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, national origin, race/color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, victim of domestic violence status, arrest or conviction record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. At this time, this role does not qualify for relocation offers.