Job Description

We have an opportunity at our Montgomery, IL location for a Manufacturing Engineering Technician. This role specifies and develops operational sequences and manufacturing methods to ensure safe, efficient, and cost?effective production. This role provides technical support to internal and external customers, supports CNC machines with programming, troubleshooting, and DNC library management, and collaborates across disciplines to optimize part manufacturability and process reliability

What We Offer:

The annual salary range for this position is $50,000 - $65,000 based on experience. Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage. Benefits start on first day of employment. 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company match. 10 paid holidays per year plus paid vacation. Paid parental leave at one year of service. Employee discounts on products and services. Education expense reimbursement, eligible to apply at first day of employment. Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Essential Responsibilities:

Partner with product engineers to develop part configurations that are manufacturable and cost?effective. Work with the quoting department to define and review process steps, tooling needs, and cycle times to produce accurate costing for new and existing parts. Act as a liaison with suppliers to ensure reliability and cost effectiveness of outsourced processes. Develop, review, and maintain routings and process documentation regularly to ensure process efficiency and effectiveness. Collaborate with manufacturing engineering and production teams to develop and refine CNC programs for new parts using best-practice, efficient programming techniques. Review and maintain existing CNC programs and DNC library management to ensure up-to-date, efficient program usage. Troubleshoot CNC programs, setups, and tooling; support and train production personnel as needed. Use CAD/CAM modeling software to perform analysis, generate layouts, and support programming and fixturing. Develop or review process steps for sales order checklists to support accurate order processing and manufacturing readiness. Develop, review, and troubleshoot manufacturing processes, setups, fixtures, and cycle times; provide training and production floor support. Evaluate, recommend, and test machinery and equipment for process implementation and capability improvements. Determine rework methods to salvage non-conforming parts and minimize scrap. Perform analysis and layout designs using engineering design software; assist with design and fabrication of prototype parts

Basic Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred associate degree or technical diploma in Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field. At least 5 years of experience in machining processes, tooling, fixtures, and machining best practices. Proven experience supporting CNC machining operations, including programming (CAM), troubleshooting, and DNC library management Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and customer specifications; proficient with CAD and internal software systems. Self-accountability to meet deadlines.

You should be proficient in:


Troubleshooting Skills CNC Programming

Machines & technologies you'll use:


* CAM Software