Turning Mfg. Engineer Iii

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Company Name: Acme Industries Location: Elk Grove Village, IL Employment Type: Full Time Category: Engineering Pay: $85000 - $115000 per year

Acme Industries delivers high-quality precision manufacturing for aerospace, defense, power generation, mining, and more. As an exponentially growing organization, we continue to expand our capabilities and team. Visit  to learn more and join our dynamic workforce.

Immediate benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Flexible Spending, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability.

Acme Industries is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer specializing in CNC Turning processes to support complex contract machining operations across aerospace, energy, heavy equipment, and industrial markets.

This role is responsible for developing, programming, and optimizing vertical and horizontal turning processes, with a strong emphasis on process ownership, cycle time reduction, quality robustness, and scalable production readiness.

The ideal candidate brings hands‑on experience programming and supporting multi‑axis turning platforms - including turn‑mill - and is comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, high‑mix manufacturing environment.

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for CNC turning operations
• Vertical turning centers
• Horizontal turning centers
• Multi‑axis turn‑mill platforms
• Create and maintain CNC programs using Top Solid (or equivalent CAM systems)
• Design tooling, fixturing, and work holding strategies
• Lead process prove‑outs and first‑article execution
• Drive cycle time and throughput improvements
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and quality issues on the floor
• Collaborate with operators, quality, and engineering teams to ensure stable production
• Support quoting through manufacturability input and time estimation
• Document process standards and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with customer and regulatory quality requirements (e.g., AS9100 environments)

• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering or CNC programming experience focused on turning
• Demonstrated expertise with:
  Vertical & Horizontal Turning processes
• CNC programming experience using Top Solid or comparable CAM
• Strong understanding of:
  Cutting tool selection, Speeds/feeds optimization, GD&T interpretation, Blueprint reading.

Experience supporting production in a machining environment

Ability to work directly with operators and machinists to resolve issues

• Turn‑mill / mill‑turn programming experience
• Experience in contract machining or high‑mix production
• Aerospace or regulated manufacturing experience
• Fixture and work holding design capability
• Knowledge of process validation / FAI support
• Exposure to automation or lights‑out strategies

• We offer immediate benefits (1st Day of Employment): medical, dental, and vision insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability (company paid), and life insurance (company paid)
• 401K (Plus company match)
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition assistance
• Clean, and safe manufacturing facility
• Weekly Paychecks
• 10% 2nd shift differential (in addition to hourly rate)
• Quarterly Food/Treats (Food Truck, Ice Cream, Etc.)

Acme Industries is an ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100 D certified successful manufacturing/machining organization working with top‑notch OEMs. In business since 1948 and serving markets such as transportation, aerospace, defense, mining, and energy. Our customers choose Acme Industries to act as their manufacturing partner because of our superior ability to optimize the supply chain and provide technical support for machined parts, assemblies, and components.

Acme's team of experts works with every customer to develop creative solutions for their particular manufacturing challenge. We love to see our employees' smiles. Whether it is from our fun employee giveaways, raffles, company treats, special holiday treats or the rewarding feeling of participating in our philanthropy projects. Acme wants you to enjoy your job here and feel appreciated. Come be a part of our Awesome team and watch how your career can grow!

Acme Industries is a great place to work. Our preferred method is to complete an application on our website: