Manufacturing Engineer JN

Manufacturing Engineer

A growing precision manufacturer is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support complex precision machining operations, strengthen manufacturing processes, and improve production performance across two locations. This role fits engineers who thrive in smaller and mid‑size companies where they own more of the process, develop deeper technical skills, and contribute directly to product quality and throughput.

• Interpret customer drawings, specifications, work instructions, control plans, and GD & T requirements.
• Create BOMs, routings, item masters, process flows, and maintain accurate data in the ERP system.
• Analyze customer prints and requirements to develop efficient machining and fabrication processes.
• Work with production teams to resolve tooling, work holding, machining, and sequencing issues.
• Create and design work holdings, fixtures, and tooling to support manufacturing or quality.
• Interact with customers on technical questions, drawing clarifications, and manufacturability improvements.
• Support repeat production, contract reviews, estimating, and tolerance‑related evaluations.
• Assist with internal and external corrective actions and ensure proper flow down of requirements.

• Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent experience in manufacturing process engineering.
• 5‑7 years of experience in manufacturing, ideally in 20‑100 million revenue precision machining companies.
• Strong ability to interpret drawings, control plans, specifications, and GD & T.
• 4‑plus years of CAD experience using Master Cam, Unigraphics, Solid Works, or similar systems.
• 5‑plus years of experience working in CNC machining or fabrication environments.
• Demonstrated skill in creating tooling, fixturing, machining sequences, and process optimization.
• Strong troubleshooting ability for tooling, work holding, and machining approach.
• Stable work history with limited job hopping and clear progression.

• Salary: $100,000 – $130,000.
• Strong base salary with competitive benefits.
• Significant hands‑on ownership within a smaller team structure.
• Multi‑site exposure across Elk Grove, IL and Wheeling, IL.
• Direct collaboration with engineering, quality, production, suppliers, and customers.

• JOB : 169713
• Posting Agent
  :
  Goodwin Recruiting
• Job Type
  :
  Full‑time
• Seniority Level
  :
  Mid‑Senior Level
• Job Function
  :
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industry
  :
  Staffing and Recruiting
• Locations
  :
  Elk Grove, IL;
  Wheeling, IL
• About the Employer
  : A precision manufacturer operating in the Midwest.