CNC Machining Process Engineer

Overview

This position is responsible for processing parts from start to finish. The process engineer will quote, develop methods of manufacturing, ensure quality, verify delivery, and analyze the efficiency of all processes involved. The process engineer will work with programmers and machinists to develop plans to manufacture our parts in an efficient and repeatable fashion, supporting the team with organized tracking of the entire manufacturing pathway.

The process engineer will often utilize CAD to analyze customer designs (and possibly provide feedback), as well as develop designs for in‑house fixturing.

• Write manufacturing processes using appropriate software and create sequence of operations
• Drive/verify quality product is delivered to customer on time
• Partner/work with CNC Machinists to manufacture specialty parts, make adjustments to blueprints and develop an order of processes
• Write inspection processes for incoming material, raw material, in‑process production and finished goods
• Establish inventory requirements for job specific material types and quantities
• Hit pre‑determined efficiency goals when setting up or operating machines
• Perform feasibility reviews
• Create bills of material
• Post review, review all projects to ensure profitability was achieved
• Review lead times necessary for jobs including tooling, fixturing, gaging, machine availability and outside processes; advise manufacturing, scheduling and/or sales if there is a problem
• Order, design or select appropriate tooling, fixtures and gages
• Research, select and verify sub‑contractor pricing to use in quote or use available lot charges when applicable
• Coordinate efforts with purchasing to send out quote requests when necessary
• Review all requirements including lot quantities, specs, inspection, packaging, supplied tooling or gages, and any documents for configuration management requirements when applied to medical/aerospace products
• Improve on process capabilities/production volume while maintaining quality standards
• Communicate all production information such as quality issues, scrap rates and other problems to appropriate personnel including lead, supervisor, front office, engineering and quality department
• Other duties as assigned
• Opportunity for flexible schedule

• 5 years’ experience preferred, as process, product or manufacturing engineer
• 3 years’ experience preferred, dealing with products produced via CNC machining
• 3 years’ experience preferred, regularly utilizing CAD software
• Strong skills with metrology devices such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, vision systems, etc.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints (including GD&T features such as true position and profile of a surface) per customer specifications
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Ability to work in a shop environment – continuous exposure to potentially hazardous metal working machinery and equipment, loud noises, dust, mist, oils and solvents

Shift:
Day Shift (7:00AM – 4:30PM, Mon - Fri)

Location:
Alsip, IL

Salary Range: $80,000 – $120,000 per year

Seniority Level:
Mid‑Senior

Employment Type:
Full‑time

Job Function:
Management and Manufacturing

Industries:
Manufacturing