Senior Manufacturing Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team in Glendale Heights. This pivotal role involves overseeing the complete product lifecycle-from new product introduction to process optimization and requalification of existing products-within a highly regulated machining environment. Our focus is on using advanced manufacturing techniques such as CNC milling, EDM (wire and sinker), 3-axis creep feed, and 5-axis grinding.

In this hands-on position, you will act as a technical liaison with major OEM customers, working on innovative manufacturing programs while providing mentorship to junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and refine manufacturing processes for complex precision components utilizing multi-axis CNC milling, EDM, and advanced grinding techniques.
• Serve as the technical point of contact for key clients, managing engineering communication and change control processes.
• Lead process validation and requalification efforts for legacy components, ensuring adherence to both internal and customer-specific timelines.
• Design machining strategies, including tool paths, fixtures, feeds/speeds, and EDM parameters to enhance quality, efficiency, and tool longevity.
• Collaborate with Quality, Operations, Tooling, and external vendors to implement effective and scalable production solutions.
• Conduct root cause analyses and continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield enhancement and scrap reduction.
• Mentor junior engineers and assist in training operators on new or updated processes.
• Support CAD/CAM programming and simulation using tools such as Mastercam, Vericut, and Solid Works.
• Participate in audits, first article inspections (FAI), and prepare documentation packages (e.g., PPAP/FAI).

Qualifications:
Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
• 5-10+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in highly regulated industries such as aerospace, energy, automotive, or medical devices.
• Demonstrated expertise in multi-axis CNC milling, EDM (wire and sinker), and creep feed or CBN grinding.
• Strong proficiency in CAD/CAM platforms (e.g., Mastercam, Solid Works).
• Ability to interpret complex blueprints, GD&T, and technical documentation.
• Proven experience in customer-facing engineering roles.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar quality management systems.

Preferred:

• Experience machining high-temperature alloys (e.g., Inconel, Hastelloy).
• Background in legacy product requalification or reverse engineering.
• Familiarity with Haas CNC controls.
• Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or CI training/certification.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fantastic organization with top-tier clients, where you will benefit from a stable work environment, long-tenured colleagues, and a vibrant company culture.