Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Duration: 12 months contract (with possibility of extension)

Location: Bolingbrook, Illinois (Onsite)

Payrate: $85-100 per hour on w2 basis without benefit/holiday/vacation

Shift : 1st shift (07:00 am to 04:00)

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 work holding 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

Required Qualifications:

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

Skills Preferred:

• 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.