Job Description

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will lead the development, execution, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes for mechanical components, assemblies, and systems. This role focuses on optimizing safety, quality, cost, and innovation, while driving cost reduction initiatives and supporting new product introductions.

• Lead and manage projects for CNC manufacturing and assembly process development, design, and validation using advanced methods and 3D modeling.
• Ensure processes meet customer geometrical tolerances and quality standards.
• Conduct takt time and cycle time analysis; estimate setup and run times.
• Support DFMEA activities and develop control plans and inspection methods.
• Define materials, tooling, fixturing, adhesives, and manufacturing methods with a focus on safety and quality.
• Create high-quality standard work to minimize human error.
• Apply GD&T principles to fixture, part, and assembly drawings.
• Collaborate with CNC programmers and operators to achieve tight tolerances.
• Design fixtures for CNC and assembly processes.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives for continuous improvement.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
10% annual bonus incentive!Brand new, state of the art manufacturing campus & facility!

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Master's preferred).
• Minimum 5 years in a manufacturing engineering role with proven success in new process introduction and cost reduction.
• Strong CNC machining background and fixture design experience.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and GD&T with tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Green Belt or Lean Manufacturing certification preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (Epicor experience a plus).
• Excellent problem-solving skills using DMAIC principles and tools (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, SIPOC).
• Strong project management and customer-facing communication skills.

My client is a cutting edge, industry-leading manufacturer of products serving the aerospace & defense sector. Due to exceptional growth at their state of the art facility near O'Hare, they seek to bring aboard a talented Sr Manufacturing Engineer with strong technical skills in CNC machining. Apply today!

• Base salary between $100,000 and $125,000 annually, depending on experience level.
• 10% annual bonus incentive.
• 3 weeks PTO + 1 week sick time.
• Excellent health benefits through Aetna.
• 3% 401k match.
• Annual performance reviews & merit raise

Skills Required