Senior Manufacturing Engineer: Lean & CAD/CAM Focus

Michael Page; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 3 weeks

401(k) Vanguard with 6%

BCBS health insurance

Growth career path

Job summary

MPI in Chicago is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer III to drive process improvements across production operations by designing tooling, fixturing, and equipment, applying lean principles to resolve operational challenges.

You will support CNC programming, CAM/CAD activities, and multi-axis machining, EDM, and precision grinding to improve quality, throughput, and efficiency. This permanent role offers a well-defined growth track and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-4 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Knowledge of OD/ID/Creep Feed grinding and precision finishing.
• 3D CAD modeling experience and CAM programming skills.
• Proven ability to lead lean process improvements and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes to improve quality and efficiency.
• Drive lean initiatives and root-cause analysis across production.
• Design and implement tooling, fixturing, and equipment solutions.
• Provide hands-on engineering support for machining operations and resolve production issues.
• Support CNC programming, process development, and continuous improvement.
• Lead tooling evaluations, validation, and cost-reduction efforts.
• Collaborate with suppliers, production, and supply chain on improvements.
• Support capital equipment projects from spec to production readiness.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation and standards.
• Contribute to quality system requirements and operational excellence.

Skills

OD/ID grinding

Creep feed grinding

CAD modeling

CAM programming

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

CAD software

CAM software

Job description

MPI in Chicago is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer III to drive process improvements across production operations by designing tooling, fixturing, and equipment, applying lean principles to resolve operational challenges.

You will support CNC programming, CAM/CAD activities, and multi-axis machining, EDM, and precision grinding to improve quality, throughput, and efficiency. This permanent role offers a well-defined growth track and a competitive salary.