Senior Manufacturing Engineer

This Manufacturing Engineer role focuses on driving process improvements across production operations through the design and implementation of tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment. Partnering closely with production teams, the position resolves operational challenges using lean manufacturing principles while providing CAD/CAM support for multi-axis machining, EDM, and precision grinding processes to improve quality, efficiency, and throughput.

Client Details

My client is a global leader in gear technology, serving industries including e-mobility, aerospace, agriculture, mining, renewable energy, construction, marine, and commercial vehicles. With a worldwide manufacturing footprint, the company provides advanced engineering software, precision manufacturing equipment, metrology systems, automation solutions, and technical services that support high-performance production and innovation across diverse markets.

Description

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes to improve quality, efficiency, and cost performance.
• Drive process improvement initiatives through lean manufacturing, root cause analysis, and cross-functional problem solving.
• Design and implement tooling, fixturing, and manufacturing solutions to support production objectives.
• Provide hands-on engineering support for machining and manufacturing operations, troubleshooting process and production challenges.
• Support CNC programming, process development, and continuous improvement efforts in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Lead tooling evaluations, validation activities, and cost-reduction initiatives to improve productivity and throughput.
• Collaborate with suppliers, production, and supply chain teams to implement manufacturing improvements and new technologies.
• Support capital equipment projects, including specification, procurement, installation, and production readiness.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and process standards to ensure consistent performance and quality compliance.
• Contribute to quality system requirements and operational excellence initiatives within a regulated manufacturing environment.

Profile

• Minimum 3-4 years experience
• Knowledge of OD/ID/Creep Feed grinding
• 3D modeling experience using CAD software
• Programming experience using CAM software
• Strong communicator
• Personable and able to work well in a tight knit group

Job Offer

• Permanent Manufacturing Engineer III position in Chicago.
• Salary of $95,000 to $110,000.
• Three weeks of PTO, plus one additional day for each year of service.
• Three sick days.
• 401(k) plan through Vanguard with a 6% contribution.
• BCBS insurance.
• Well defined growth track to advance career

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