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Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Job in Elk Grove Village, Cook County, Illinois, 60009, USA
Listing for: Dexter Magnetic Technologies
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-01
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering
  • Engineering
    Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 115000 - 125000 USD Yearly USD 115000.00 125000.00 YEAR
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Dexter Magnetic Technologies supplies specialized magnetic solutions and components to demanding applications in the medical, aerospace, defense, semiconductor manufacturing, oil and gas, and industrial end markets. Dexter’s engineers solve complex customer problems with innovative solutions, winning business based on quality, customer support, and application engineering expertise.

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Basic Purpose And Objective Of The Position

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the development, execution, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes for mechanical components, assemblies, and systems for new and existing products. Evaluates and troubleshoots process issues focused on improving SQDCI. Leads manufacturing cost reduction projects and collaborates with the cross‑functional team to ensure machining and assembly processes are low risk for safety and quality, efficient and at low cost.

Major

Responsibilities
  • Lead and project manage the development, design and validation of existing and new CNC manufacturing and assembly processes utilizing 3D solid‑modeling advanced manufacturing methods, with a focus on employee safety, ergonomics, and lean concepts.
  • Experience in a high mix low volume environment in a Senior Manufacturing Engineering role
  • Ensure manufacturing process meet final customer geometrical tolerances.
  • Determine manufacturing method and estimate setup/run times. (Takt time/cycle time analysis)
  • Support the Team’s efforts in the Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
  • Develop control plans and inspection methods.
  • Define all materials, tooling, fixturing, adhesives, and methods of manufacturing, as needed and ensure safety and quality are taken into consideration throughout the process.
  • Create high quality standard work that reduces human error.
  • Apply GD&T as required to fixture, piece part, and assembly drawings.
  • Strong CNC Machining Background, must be able to work with CNC Programmers and Operators to produce high quality parts to tight tolerances.
  • Fixture Design Capabilities to support CNC and Assembly/Build Fixtures to exacting tolerances.
  • Skilled in the application of Lean Manufacturing and 6 Sigma Methods.

Salary Range $115,000-$125,000 depending on experience plus bonus

Qualifications

Education and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering. Master’s degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years in a lead role in the manufacturing environment. Proven record of successful launch as it relates to new process introduction and planning efficient manufacturing processes.
  • Proven record of leading cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Strong 3D CAD skills, at least 2,000 hours of experience on Solidworks
  • Strong drafting and GD&T skills with the ability to perform tolerance stack up analysis.
  • Green Belt / Lean Manufacturing Certification Desired
  • Knowledge of magnetic materials and applications a plus.
Essential Skills
  • Strong Customer facing engagement and management skills
  • Communication – Clear and succinct communication skills
  • Technical Competency – is a skilled and technically competent engineer.
  • Excellent manufacturing problem solving skills with extensive knowledge of DMAIC principles; uses rigorous logic and methods to solve problems producing effective solutions to problem statements. (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, SIPOC, etc…)
  • Excellent time management skills
  • High level of business acumen
  • Working knowledge with ERP/MRP (preferably Epicor)
  • Demonstrated Project Management skillset.
  • Excellent knowledge of applicable Metrology (ability to determine best metrology method given the known constraints)
Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Basic Life/AD&D (includes coverage for dependents 100% Company paid), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability (100% Company paid), Supplemental Life/AD&D, 401(k) with Company match, tuition assistance after 1 year, paid time off, and 11 paid holidays.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Manufacturing and Engineering

Industries

Medical Equipment Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Manufacturing

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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