Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Bolingbrook, Illinois One-year contract position - Day Shift Pay Rate: up to $110.00 per hour (based on proven work history)
Position Summary of the Senior Manufacturing Engineer:

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 of the Senior Manufacturing Engineer :

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

Required Qualifications of the Senior Manufacturing Engineer:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience5+ 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 AutoCADStrong understanding of GD&T, blueprint reading, and tolerance stack-ups

Experience with CMMs, Zoller tool pre-setters, 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

Preferred Qualifications of the Senior Manufacturing Engineer :

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

A successful candidate will be subject to a background check and must receive satisfactory results of the same, as a condition of joining the team.

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