Process Engineer | Manufacturing Project Engineer

Sterling Engineering, Inc.; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering, Inc. in Naperville, IL is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Process Engineer to manage assigned jobs from initial review through production completion.

This role combines manufacturing engineering, 3D CAD, CAM programming, tooling design, documentation, and production troubleshooting. You will review drawings, develop CAM programs, design tooling and workholding, and support machining, laser cutting, stamping, welding, and fabrication while coordinating with customers and

Qualifications

• Experience in a job-shop or precision-manufacturing environment.
• Experience taking projects from review through completion.
• Proficiency with a 3D CAD platform and CAM/CNC programming.
• Strong GD&T, blueprint, tooling, and fixture knowledge.
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills.
• Mechanical engineering degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Review customer drawings, tolerances and GD&T.
• Create 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings.
• Develop CAM programs and detailed travelers.
• Design tooling, gauges, fixtures, dies and workholding.
• Troubleshoot machining and part-production issues.
• Support machining, laser cutting, stamping, welding and fabrication.
• Communicate with customers and internal teams to meet deadlines.
• Manage multiple jobs and deadlines.

Skills

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Problem-solving

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Technical writing

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

CAD/CAM programming

CNC programming

3D CAD platform

CAM software

Job description

Manufacturing Process Engineer – CNC/CAD-CAMLocation: Naperville, ILSchedule: Full-time, onsite; occasional overtime and weekendsCompensation: $90-100Position SummaryOur client, a precision-manufacturing job shop, is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Process Engineer to manage assigned jobs from initial review through production completion. This role combines manufacturing engineering, 3D CAD, CAM programming, tooling design, documentation, and production troubleshooting.ResponsibilitiesReview customer drawings, specifications, tolerances, and GD&T.Evaluate designs for manufacturability.Create 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings.Develop CAM programs and detailed work travelers.Design tooling, gauges, fixtures, dies, and workholding.Troubleshoot machining and part-production issues.Support machining, laser cutting, stamping, welding, and fabrication.Communicate with customers regarding designs, approvals, and job issues.Support Sales, Estimating, Production, and Quality.Manage multiple jobs and demanding deadlines.QualificationsManufacturing or engineering experience in a job-shop or precision-manufacturing environment.Experience taking manufacturing projects from review through completion.Proficiency with any comparable 3D CAD platform.CAD/CAM or CNC programming experience.Strong machining, tooling, fixture, blueprint, and GD&T knowledge.Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability.Excellent communication and technical-writing skills.Mechanical Engineering degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.Must qualify as a U.S. Person under ITAR/EAR regulations.#INC1Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.