Process Engineer

M-Works Search; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 41,328 - 60,614; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Group medical with low monthly premiums

Company paid life insurance

7 Paid Holidays per year

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Springfield is seeking a CNC Process Engineer to develop and optimize CNC programs and manufacturing processes. You will collaborate closely with machinists to improve quality and efficiency. The position offers competitive compensation of $30-$44/hour, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement in a tech-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in CNC machining with floor support.
• Skilled in optimizing CNC manufacturing processes.
• Ability to troubleshoot production issues effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop CNC programs from blueprints.
• Guide machinists through setups and productions.
• Conduct time studies and manage tooling strategies.

Skills

G-code programming

Interpreting complex blueprints

Process engineering

Advanced measuring instruments

Coaching machinist improvement areas

Familiar with Plex software

5S methodologies

Tools

CNC machinery

Tooling strategies

Job description

Overview

CNC Process Engineer / CNC Programmer/ CNC Manufacturing Engineer

Join a team where your technical skills drive precision and innovation. As a CNC Machining Process Engineer, you’ll play a key role in turning concepts into reality by developing CNC programs, optimizing CNC manufacturing processes, and guiding machinists through initial runs.

This is more than just programming job—it’s about being the go-to expert in a cutting-edge machining environment where you will work on the floor to drive ongoing improvements to CNC machining processes with a leading privately-held manufacturer that has been a go to source of large CNC machining, gear and spline cutting, and high precision prototypes to clients for more than 75 years.

Why You Should Apply

• Lead and optimize advanced CNC programming projects.
• Work hands-on in a dynamic, tech-driven manufacturing setting.
• Career advancement opportunities leading to supervisory and management roles.
• Strong team environment focused on innovation and efficiency.
• Competitive Compensation: $30-$44/hour plus overtime based on experience, education, skills, and qualifications.
• 6:00AM-4:30PM Workweek with OT paid for hours greater than 40.
• 401K plan with company match of 100% of the first 1% and 50% of the next 5%.
• Group medical with low monthly premiums with company reimbursements to deductible.
• Company paid life insurance.
• 7 Paid Holidays per year.
• Relocation Assistance.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop CNC programs and manufacturing processes from blueprints and specs.
• Guide CNC machinists through setups and first batch productions.
• Manage tooling strategies, conduct time studies, and reduce production waste.
• Maintain accurate job documentation and toolkits.
• Troubleshoot production issues and refine machining processes.

About You

• Be able to do the job as described.
• Skilled in G-code programming and interpreting complex blueprints.
• Process engineering experience with floor support in a CNC machining production environment.
• Experienced in using advanced measuring instruments and geometric tolerancing.
• Adept at identifying and coaching machinist improvement areas.
• Familiar with Plex software and 5S methodologies.

How To Apply

I’d love to see your resume, but I don’t need it to have a conversation with you. Send me an email to [e-mail] and tell me why you’re interested. Or, if you do have a resume ready, apply here.