What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer - CNC Machining position at Malone Workforce Solutions?
New! Manufacturing Engineer Opportunity / CNC Machining / Rockford, Illinois
Please note: Candidates must currently reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the Greater Rockford IL. area. (Relocation assistance and employment sponsorship are not available for this role).
About the Opportunity:
A well-established and growing manufacturing organization in the Greater Rockford area is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support a high-precision CNC machining operation within a job shop environment.
This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy working closely with machinists, improving shop-floor processes, and optimizing production flow through strong planning, routing, and scheduling expertise.
This position offers:
- Competitive salary, starting at up to $90,000.00 (DOE) PLUS annual bonus.
- Excellent Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, and profit sharing.
Ideal Background. We are seeking candidates who bring:
- 5 years of hands-on CNC machining experience (milling and/or turning)
- Experience in a job shop, precision machining, machine tool, or capital equipment environment
- Strong knowledge of tooling, fixturing, and machining process optimization
- Experience creating routers, estimating cycle times, and supporting production scheduling
- Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T
Industries of interest include:
- CNC machining and precision manufacturing
- Machine tool or automation equipment manufacturing
- Aerospace machining environments
- Capital equipment or heavy equipment production
Key Technical Skills You Need:
- CNC machining processes (milling and turning)
- ERP systems and electronic routing/process planning
- Blueprint reading and GD&T
- Lean manufacturing, process improvement, and production optimization
- Tooling selection, setup planning, and cycle time estimation
Work Authorization & Location Requirements"
- Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship
- Relocation assistance is not available for this position
Why Engineers Consider This Role
- High level of influence over production processes
- Stable manufacturing environment with consistent project flow
- Opportunity to improve systems rather than simply maintain them
- Direct collaboration with skilled machinists and leadership
- Opportunities for advancement
Malone is an equal opportunity employer
Salary : $90,000