Senior CNC & Process Improvement Engineer

Helios Technologies; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Schultes Precision Manufacturing in Buffalo Grove, IL is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop, improve, and sustain precision CNC manufacturing processes. The role focuses on safety, quality, delivery, and throughput across multiple manufacturing stages.

You will lead process development, tooling trials, and continuous-improvement initiatives, collaborating with production and scheduling to optimize resources and reduce non-value-added activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
• Three+ years in manufacturing engineering or related roles.
• Experience with aerospace/defense/regulated industries preferred.
• Experience with CAD/CAM and CNC programming.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes for CNC components.
• Lead process development and tooling trials.
• Reduce cycle times and improve throughput.
• Support machine setup and prove-out activities.
• Participate in PFMEA and control plans.

Skills

CNC machining

Process optimization

Root-cause analysis

Lean manufacturing

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Industrial/Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

CAD/CAM software

CNC programming systems

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Schultes Precision Manufacturing in Buffalo Grove, IL is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop, improve, and sustain precision CNC manufacturing processes. The role focuses on safety, quality, delivery, and throughput across multiple manufacturing stages.

You will lead process development, tooling trials, and continuous-improvement initiatives, collaborating with production and scheduling to optimize resources and reduce non-value-added activities.