Senior CNC Machining Engineer & Process Optimization

Dreams 2 Reality Recruitment; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Dreams 2 Reality Recruitment seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer with strong CNC programming and machining expertise for our automotive manufacturing client in the Bolingbrook area. The role focuses on developing and optimizing CNC programs, toolpaths, and machining strategies on turning and milling centers.

The successful candidate will work on the factory floor, collaborating with Operations, Quality, and Maintenance to improve throughput, reduce scrap, and ensure product quality while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related technical discipline; hands-on experience accepted.
• Minimum of 5 years of CNC programming and machining in automotive/high-volume environments.
• Strong expertise in turning and milling including lathes and vertical/horizontal machining centers.
• Experience with CNC platforms such as Fuji and Mori Seiki is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in CAM software (Mastercam) and CAD (AutoCAD).
• Knowledge of GD&T, blueprint interpretation, and tolerances.
• Hands-on experience developing and optimizing programs, toolpaths, and parameters.
• Familiarity with fixture design, workholding, and precision measurement systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, optimize, and validate CNC programs for turning and milling operations.
• Lead CNC programming and toolpath development for automotive components.
• Improve machining processes to boost throughput and OEE while reducing scrap.
• Identify and implement cutting tools, toolholders, and fixtures.
• Troubleshoot on the production floor and support continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Quality to establish Cp/Cpk studies and process capability.
• Optimize machining parameters, fixtures, and processes for reliability.
• Support fixture/workholding development including hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives to cut costs and raise quality.

Skills

CNC programming

Machining processes

OEE improvement

Toolpath optimization

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Process optimization

Problem solving

Quality collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Mastercam

AutoCAD

CMM

Zoller tool presetters

Fuji/Mori Seiki equipment

Job description

Dreams 2 Reality Recruitment seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer with strong CNC programming and machining expertise for our automotive manufacturing client in the Bolingbrook area. The role focuses on developing and optimizing CNC programs, toolpaths, and machining strategies on turning and milling centers.

The successful candidate will work on the factory floor, collaborating with Operations, Quality, and Maintenance to improve throughput, reduce scrap, and ensure product quality while