Manufacturing Process Engineer - CNC Machining

Harvey Nash; Pontiac (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey Nash Inc. seeks a hands-on Manufacturing/Process Engineer to support a Caterpillar engine plant, covering the workflow from raw material through final assembly on the shop floor.

You will read engineering drawings, collaborate with Design Engineering, and partner with Quality and Operations to troubleshoot issues and drive process improvements. Strong CNC knowledge and clear communication with operators are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong machining/manufacturing background required.
• Experience with process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or process improvement.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and communicate with Design Engineering.
• Knowledge of CNC programming, CNC machines, machine controls, and machining environments.
• Experience on the manufacturing shop floor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day shop-floor support for manufacturing operations.
• Support process improvement and manufacturing process optimization.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production/process-related issues.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings; coordinate with Design Engineering.
• Communicate effectively with machine operators and cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with Quality and Operations to improve processes and product quality.
• Understand machining processes, environments, and machine controls.
• Work with CNC programmers and machine controls.

Skills

Machining background

Process engineering

Engineering drawings

CNC programming

Shop floor experience

Education

Associate degree or trade school

High school diploma with relevant experience

Tools

CNC machines

Machine controls

Job description

Role Overview

• Position supports a Caterpillar engine manufacturing/supplier plant, covering the process from raw material through final assembly.
• Primary responsibility is providing shop-floor engineering support for the assigned product line.
• Will work closely with Quality and Operations teams to address manufacturing and process-related issues.
• Must be comfortable working directly with operators and design engineers and communicating technical information effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day shop-floor support for manufacturing operations.
• Support process improvement and manufacturing process optimization.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production/process-related issues.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and work with Design Engineering to address manufacturing concerns.
• Communicate effectively with machine operators and cross-functional teams.
• Work with Quality and Operations to improve manufacturing processes and product quality.
• Understand machining processes, machine environments, and machine controls.
• Have a strong understanding of CNC programming and be able to work effectively with CNC programmers.
• Experience with relevant manufacturing standards/process methodologies such as TCA is preferred.

Required Background

• Strong machining/manufacturing background is important.
• Experience with process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or process improvement is highly relevant.
• Ability to understand engineering drawings and communicate with Design Engineering.
• Knowledge of CNC programming, CNC machines, machine controls, and machining environments.
• Experience working directly on the manufacturing shop floor is preferred.

Education & Experience

• Associate degree or trade school education is acceptable with relevant experience.
• Candidates with a high school diploma may also be considered if they have strong, directly relevant manufacturing/machining experience.
• Approximately 5–7 years of relevant experience is preferred, although the HM is flexible depending on the candidate's technical background and hands-on experience.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate would be a hands-on Manufacturing/Process Engineer or experienced Machining professional who understands CNC machining, can read engineering drawings, troubleshoot manufacturing processes, work with CNC programmers and machine controls, and communicate effectively with operators, Quality, Operations, and Design Engineering on the shop floor.