Senior Manufacturing Engineer

M-Works Search; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Full benefits package

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Annual profit sharing

Job summary

A manufacturing solutions firm in suburban Chicago is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to optimize machining and assembly processes. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering. This role involves driving process improvements, designing tools, and ensuring compliance with AS9100. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering capacity.
• Experience with machining, special processes, and complex assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Create and optimize BOMs and routers for product builds.
• Drive process improvement across machining and assembly.
• Lead root cause analysis for production issues.
• Design tooling and equipment for cost and quality improvements.
• Ensure AS9100 compliance.

Skills

Lean principles

Technical communication

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Senior Manufacturing Engineer / Advanced Manufacturing Systems Engineer-Precision Machining and Assembly

Ready to lead complex machining and assembly processes in a high-tech, precision-driven manufacturing environment?

My client is seeking a hands-on, solutions-focused Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join a well-established team at their suburban Chicago facility.

This is a critical role for someone who can take ownership, drive continuous improvement, and influence how complex aerospace components are built.

Why You Should Apply

• Opportunity to lead meaningful capital, productivity, and process initiatives in a world-class facility.
• Competitive base salary: $120,000–$135,000 plus discretionary annual bonus depending on experience and qualifications.
• Full benefits package full benefits including 5 Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO medical plans, 3 Cigna vision plans, and dental.
• 401(k) with 50% company match up to 4%
• Short and Long Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Paid vacation, personal time, and company holidays.
• Annual profit sharing program.
• Tuition reimbursement program.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Create and optimize BOMs and routers to support complex product builds.
• Drive process improvement across precision machining, assembly, and special processes.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for production issues.
• Interpret engineering requirements and translate them into actionable manufacturing strategies.
• Design tooling and equipment to improve cost, quality, and throughput.
• Collaborate with materials review board, support capital projects, and ensure AS9100 compliance.

About You

• Be able to do the job as described.
• Ideally 15 or more years experience in a manufacturing engineering capacity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering required.
• Background in machining, special processes, and complex assemblies.
• Strong knowledge of Lean principles and CI project leadership.
• Advanced Excel and technical communication skills.

How To Apply

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