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Senior Process Engineer - Precision Machining

TekPro
Mount Prospect, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2026

TekPro is partnered with a leading precision component manufacturer to identify a Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer who can take ownership of complex machining processes and drive efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement across the shop floor. This is a high-impact role working closely with engineering, production, and customers to bring new parts from concept to production while optimizing existing processes.


What You’ll Be Doing


  • Develop and implement efficient manufacturing processes for new and existing components
  • Review customer prints, specifications, and requirements to determine optimal production methods
  • Build and maintain BOMs, routings, and item data within the ERP system
  • Lead contract reviews for new work and coordinate material and technical requirements with purchasing
  • Design and improve tooling, fixtures, and workholding solutions to support production and quality goals
  • Collaborate with production teams to troubleshoot machining challenges and improve process flow
  • Interface directly with customers to clarify technical details and suggest design or manufacturability improvements
  • Support estimating efforts by evaluating prints, tolerances, and process considerations
  • Ensure proper flow-down of customer, internal, and regulatory requirements to vendors
  • Participate in corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Maintain process documentation, including work instructions and process drawings


What We’re Looking For


  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience in manufacturing process engineering
  • 5 years in CNC machining, fabrication, or similar precision manufacturing environment
  • Strong experience with CAD/CAM software such as Mastercam, NX (Unigraphics), SolidWorks, or similar
  • Ability to interpret detailed engineering drawings and apply GD&T principles
  • Proven experience designing fixturing and selecting tooling for complex parts
  • Strong problem-solving skills related to machining strategy, tooling, and workholding
  • Ability to sequence operations to balance quality, efficiency, and cost
  • Comfortable working cross-functionally with production, quality, customers, and suppliers


What Sets You Apart


  • Hands-on mindset with the ability to move from concept to execution
  • Strong communication skills when working with both internal teams and external customers
  • Continuous improvement mentality with a focus on process optimization and quality systems (QMS)
  • Salary : $90,000 - $120,000

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