CNC Programmer
Job in
South Elgin, Kane County, Illinois, 60177, USA
Listed on 2026-06-01
Listing for:
Michael Page International Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-01
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma -
Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Bonus eligible
- Clean facility
A modern, climate-controlled manufacturer of CNC machinery with a robust engineering focus and a teamwork-oriented culture inspired by European practices. The company develops sophisticated CNC systems for sectors including aerospace and defense and is growing its engineering and operations teams in response to increasing demand.
Job Description
- Support daily production operations for CNC machining centers and CNC assembly processes.
- Develop and refine CNC programming, tooling, fixturing, routings, and assembly processes.
- Lead lean initiatives, continuous improvement activities, and standardization efforts to align with ISO 9001.
- Design testing methods, evaluate process capability, and help establish product and process standards.
- Analyze and improve manufacturing processes by conducting research, evaluating designs, and collaborating with equipment vendors and operators.
- Lead production improvements and cost-reduction initiatives using lean tools such as 5S, Standard Work, DMAIC, and material-flow optimization.
Support new product introduction, coordinating handoff from Product Engineering to Manufacturing. - Drive engineering change implementation across engineering, assembly, and quality teams.
- Improve workflow efficiency through layout planning, equipment evaluation, and process modifications.
- Maintain process documentation and databases, including writing or updating programs as needed.
- Train and guide technicians during design, development, or process rollout activities.
The Successful Applicant
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering Technology (or related experience).
- Three or more years of CAD/CAM experience (AutoCAD, Solid Works, Master Cam, Smart Cam, or equivalent).
- Knowledge of CNC machine programming and manufacturing processes.
- Three to five years of CNC machine assembly or manufacturing experience preferred.
- Strong project management capabilities.
- ERP experience (JD Edwards or similar) preferred.
- Strong leadership, communication skills, and ability to work collaboratively across teams.
- Target compensation around $100,000, with flexibility for candidates from direct competitors.
- No bonus program.
- 2-3 weeks of PTO depending on seniority, with flexibility based on candidate needs.
- 401(k) with 5% company match.
- Clean, climate-controlled environment with a relaxed, European-influenced culture.
- Opportunity to work on advanced CNC machine builds with a growing engineering and operations team.
Max Sinton
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