Bolingbrook, IL, US • Posted 19 hours ago • Updated 19 hours ago
Contract W2
Job Details
Skills
CNC
Fuji
Mori Seiki
CNC
Fuji
Mori Seiki
Summary
Mid-senior
5 Years
Bachelor’s degree
Engineering
Automotive
1
No
Position Summary:
Seeking a highly experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer with deep expertise in CNC machining within the automotive industry.
This role is responsible for optimizing machining processes, improving throughput and quality, and leading CNC programming and process development initiatives across production lines.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on, 'working' engineer capable of troubleshooting, programming, and driving continuous improvement on the shop floor.
Key Responsibilities:
Optimize machining processes to improve OEE, reduce scrap, and increase throughput.
Develop, modify, and validate CNC programs for lathes and milling machines (vertical and horizontal).
Lead toolpath development and cutting strategy optimization for automotive components.
Identify and implement optimal tooling, inserts, and workholding solutions.
Troubleshoot machining issues including cycle time, tool wear, chatter, and dimensional variation.
Collaborate with Quality to ensure process capability (Cp/Cpk) and first-piece validation.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and standards.
Work cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, and quality teams
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience.
5+ years of CNC programming and machining experience in automotive manufacturing.
Expertise in CNC lathes and milling machines (Fuji, Mori Seiki preferred).
Proficiency in CAM software (Mastercam or similar) and AutoCAD.
Strong understanding of GD&T, blueprint reading, and tolerance stack-ups.
Experience with CMMs, Zoller tool presetters, and measurement systems.
Knowledge of carbide tooling, inserts, and tool holders.
Experience with fixtures (hydraulic and pneumatic) and workholding design.
Strong knowledge of SPC, capability studies, and process control.
Hands-on troubleshooting and shop floor support experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in high-volume automotive production environments.
Background in multi-axis machining.
Familiarity with ERP/MES systems.
Six Sigma or Lean certification.
Experience leading process improvement projects.
Bilingual English/ Spanish language is a big positive.
Additional Information:
Bilingual English/ Spanish language is a big positive.
Important: Please ensure that all candidates are informed that this is a temporary position. The facility is expected to close approximately May/June, and candidates should be fully aware of this before being submitted for consideration.
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