Precision Machining Estimator & Process Engineer

Advatix Inc.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance (optional)

Paid time off

Major holidays

Bonus & profit sharing

On-site parking

Job summary

Advatix Inc. in Chicago, IL seeks a Manufacturing Engineer with project estimating expertise to lead cost-focused process planning for CNC milling/turning.

You will review blueprints, GD&T, and CAD models to develop feasible manufacturing plans and accurate cost estimates, collaborating with engineering and production teams to ensure profitability and manufacturability. Ideal candidates possess hands-on precision machining experience, strong CAD skills (AutoCAD/SolidWorks), and a strong ability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Hands-on manufacturing or machine shop experience in precision machining.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or SolidWorks.
• Strong blueprint and GD&T interpretation skills.
• Knowledge of welding and fabrication, including fabrication prints.
• Strong experience with CNC machining and machine setup.
• CNC programming or manufacturing process development experience.
• Experience calculating machining setup and cycle times for milling and turning.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Review blueprints, CAD models, GD&T requirements.
• Determine manufacturing methods and develop process plans for CNC milling, turning, grinding, and inspection.
• Calculate setup and machining cycle times for milling and turning.
• Estimate labor, materials, tooling, machining, and production costs.
• Evaluate outside processing such as heat treating, plating, and coatings.
• Identify manufacturing risks involving tolerances, GD&T, materials, and tooling.
• Prepare accurate estimates for custom and precision-machined components.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure estimates are practical and manufacturable.
• Improve estimating accuracy, manufacturability, and quoting efficiency.

Skills

CNC machining

GD&T interpretation

Cost estimation

Process development

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Mastercam

Job description

Advatix Inc. in Chicago, IL seeks a Manufacturing Engineer with project estimating expertise to lead cost-focused process planning for CNC milling/turning.

You will review blueprints, GD&T, and CAD models to develop feasible manufacturing plans and accurate cost estimates, collaborating with engineering and production teams to ensure profitability and manufacturability. Ideal candidates possess hands-on precision machining experience, strong CAD skills (AutoCAD/SolidWorks), and a strong ability