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Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

ARCH
Elmhurst, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/8/2026
What You’ll Do (Your Impact)

You’ll be a driving force behind safer, smarter, and more efficient manufacturing processes:

  • Lead Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives that deliver measurable gains in quality, cost, productivity, and sustainability
  • Partner closely with CNC machinists, setup technicians, engineers, and leaders to optimize cycle times, tooling, and workflows
  • Analyze production data using ERP systems (Epicor preferred) to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities
  • Champion Kaizen events, Six Sigma projects, and Lean deployments from concept through execution
  • Investigate and implement new manufacturing technologies, tools, and fixtures
  • Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions on internal and external issues
  • Mentor and train operations teams on Lean principles, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
  • Support new product introductions, plant layouts, and process validations
  • Serve as a key member of the plant leadership team, promoting safety, teamwork, and operational excellence


What You Bring

You’re a blend of technical expert, coach, and change agent:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (strongly preferred), or equivalent experience
  • 10 years of experience in production, manufacturing engineering, or operations leadership
  • Experience in medical device manufacturing
  • Strong hands‑on knowledge of CNC machining (milling, turning, Swiss‑turning)
  • Working knowledge of G‑code/M‑code, Mastercam, cutters, inserts, and tooling selection
  • Solid understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
  • Familiarity with ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR 820
  • Proven leadership, project management, and facilitation skills
  • Comfort working cross‑functionally with Quality, Engineering, Inventory, Maintenance, and Leadership


Starting Salary Range: $120,000

Salary : $120,000

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