Manufacturing Engineer (CNC Machining)

Location: Pontiac, Illinois, United States; onsite five days a week. Relocation is available. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Salary: $89,210–$133,810 per year.

Company

Global manufacturer focused on building machines, solving industrial problems, and supporting stronger, more sustainable communities.

What you will do

• Support manufacturing operations by improving process capability, equipment reliability, product quality, safety, cost, and delivery.
• Monitor process performance and equipment reliability, identify problem areas, and apply structured problem-solving methods.
• Analyze engineering change notices and implement required process or part changes.
• Provide engineering support for the planning, development, operation, maintenance, installation, and improvement of manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, control plans, and process documentation for standardization and compliance.
• Support new product introduction, continuous improvement, lean initiatives, waste reduction, supplier collaboration, and resolution of technical issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience desired.
• Basic knowledge of collaborative automation techniques and processes, with the ability to develop and deploy cobots for manufacturing automation.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing engineering processes, techniques, and methods, including designing and implementing safe manufacturing systems and processes.
• Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and implementation approaches.
• Working knowledge of product manufacturing methods, technologies, and processes, including planning, managing, and monitoring manufacturing operations.
• Basic knowledge of structured problem-solving approaches, tools, and techniques.

Nice to have

• Extensive experience in CNC machining and programming, including turning, milling, and Swiss-style machines.
• Proficiency in reading and writing G&M code.
• Experience supporting machining, assembly, or automated manufacturing processes in a production environment.
• Ability to lead or influence process improvements beyond assigned responsibilities.
• Experience applying structured problem-solving methods to recurring production issues.
• Experience supporting equipment improvements, installations, or process changes from concept through implementation.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple issues in a fast-paced production environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, subject to plan eligibility.
• Paid time off, holidays, and volunteer time.
• 401(k), HSA, FSA, disability, life insurance, and parental and adoption benefits.
• Career development, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance, wellness programs, voluntary benefits, discounts, and incentive bonus opportunities.
• Employment is conditioned upon successful completion of a drug screen.