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Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Job in
Bolingbrook, Will County, Illinois, 60440, USA
Listed on 2026-06-06
Listing for:
Lumiere Systems Inc
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-06
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Automation Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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 work holding 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
- 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 work holding design.
- Strong knowledge of SPC, capability studies, and process control.
- Hands-on troubleshooting and shop floor support experience.
- 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.
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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