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Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Revel Staffing
Downers Grove, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/9/2026

A confidential, long-established CNC contract manufacturer supporting defense and aerospace programs is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead new product introduction and process optimization. This role drives continuous improvement in a highly regulated production environment with significant growth potential.


Key Responsibilities

  • Work within the New Product Introduction (NPI) team to receive customer designs, perform DFMA analysis, and develop accurate quotes.

  • Apply deep CNC machining expertise to create and optimize manufacturing processes.

  • Drive continuous improvements using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and 5S techniques.

  • Generate and maintain engineering documentation such as BOMs, SOPs, and work instructions.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with production, quality, and customers to ensure cost, quality, and delivery goals are met.

  • Lead structured problem solving (A3, PDCA, 8D, DMAIC) for process and quality issues.


Qualifications

  • 5–10 years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in aerospace, defense, or other regulated industries.

  • VantageClear Certification or equivalent (e.g., active U.S. security clearance, CMMC, or similar defense-industry credential) required.

  • Strong background in CNC machining and GD&T.

  • Experience with new product development, quoting, and cost analysis.

  • Proficiency in SolidWorks and CAD/CAM software (Esprit, MasterCAM).

  • Six Sigma / Lean Manufacturing certification or demonstrated experience.

  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work directly with customers and cross-functional teams.

  • Degree in Engineering preferred but not required


Why Join

  • Competitive base salary with quarterly bonus and outstanding benefits.

  • Opportunity to impact cutting-edge defense and aerospace projects in a stable, growth-oriented environment.

  • Career development in a company known for quality and innovation.



Salary : $120,000 - $140,000

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