Position Title: Sr. Manufacturing Engineer (CNC Programming and Machining) (Confidential Client)
Location: Bolingbrook, IL | On-site
Employment Type: Contract (temporary)

Compensation

Pay Rate: $95/hr (candidates requiring a higher rate may be considered; preference will be given to candidates willing to accept $95/hr or less)

Company Overview (Confidential)

Our Client is an automotive manufacturer operating high-volume machining and production lines.

Position Summary

Seeking a highly experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer with deep expertise in CNC machining within the automotive industry. This role is responsible for optimizing machining processes, improving throughput and quality, and leading CNC programming and process development initiatives across production lines. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, "working" engineer capable of troubleshooting, programming, and driving continuous improvement on the shop floor.

Important: This is a temporary position. The facility is expected to close approximately May/June. Schedule: 1st Shift, Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM, an estimated 40 regular hours per week; overtime is expected. Drug screen and background check are required. The role works cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, and quality teams, and with Quality on Cp/Cpk and first-piece validation.

Primary Functions

Optimize machining processes to improve OEE, reduce scrap, and increase throughput
Develop, modify, and validate CNC programs for lathes and milling machines (vertical and horizontal)
Lead toolpath development and cutting strategy optimization for automotive components
Identify and implement optimal tooling, inserts, and workholding solutions
Troubleshoot machining issues including cycle time, tool wear, chatter, and dimensional variation
Collaborate with Quality to ensure process capability (Cp/Cpk) and first-piece validation
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles
Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and standards
Work cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, and quality teams

Must-Haves

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience
5+ years of hands-on CNC programming and machining experience in automotive manufacturing, including CNC lathes and milling machines, plus shop floor troubleshooting and support
Proficiency in CAM software (Mastercam or similar) and AutoCAD
Strong command of GD&T, blueprint reading, and tolerance stack-ups
Knowledge of carbide tooling, inserts, and tool holders
Experience with fixtures (hydraulic and pneumatic) and workholding design
Strong knowledge of SPC, capability studies, and process control
Hands-on experience with CMMs, Zoller tool presetters, and measurement systems

Preferred Qualifications

Experience on Fuji or Mori Seiki CNC lathes and milling machines
Experience in high-volume automotive production environments
Background in multi-axis machining
Familiarity with ERP/MES systems
Six Sigma or Lean certification
Experience leading process improvement projects
Bilingual English/Spanish (a big positive)

Sponsorship Available: No

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