Manufacturing Engineer

job summary:

Our Client is seeking a skilled and hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to support their CNC and Swiss CNC precision machining operations. In this role, you will act as the technical bridge between customer design intent and shop floor execution. You will analyze print requirements, develop robust machining processes, estimate cycle times, and design custom tooling and work-holding solutions that drive shop floor efficiency, part quality, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Requirements & Feasibility: Review, interpret, and evaluate customer drawings, models, and specifications to determine manufacturing feasibility and establish robust production routings.

New Product Introduction (NPI): Lead new part and new process development from concept through first-article inspection, ensuring seamless handover to production.

Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to reduce cycle times, shorten setup times, lower scrap rates, and optimize machine utilization across CNC and Swiss machining platforms.

Tooling, Workholding & Gage Design: Design and model custom fixtures, work-holding devices, and inspection gages using CAD software; generate detailed working drawings for internal fabrication or external tooling suppliers.

Programming & Machining Strategy: Collaborate with programmers and machinists to establish standard, efficient machining strategies, tooling selections, and cutting parameters.

Quality & Document Control: Manage engineering change orders (ECO) and revision change control. Review manufacturing documents, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and setup sheets to verify compliance with customer and quality system requirements.

Estimating & Quoting Support: Calculate accurate cycle time estimates, material usage, and process steps to support the sales and engineering quotation process.

Supplier Collaboration: Create engineering drawings and technical guidelines to communicate specifications and quality expectations clearly to external tooling, coating, and material vendors.

location: Wheeling, Illinois job type: Permanent salary: $100,000 - 130,000 per year work hours: 6am to 4pm education: No Degree Required

responsibilities:

Our Client is seeking a skilled and hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to support their CNC and Swiss CNC precision machining operations. In this role, you will act as the technical bridge between customer design intent and shop floor execution. You will analyze print requirements, develop robust machining processes, estimate cycle times, and design custom tooling and work-holding solutions that drive shop floor efficiency, part quality, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Customer Requirements & Feasibility: Review, interpret, and evaluate customer drawings, models, and specifications to determine manufacturing feasibility and establish robust production routings.
• New Product Introduction (NPI): Lead new part and new process development from concept through first-article inspection, ensuring seamless handover to production.
• Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to reduce cycle times, shorten setup times, lower scrap rates, and optimize machine utilization across CNC and Swiss machining platforms.
• Tooling, Workholding & Gage Design: Design and model custom fixtures, work-holding devices, and inspection gages using CAD software; generate detailed working drawings for internal fabrication or external tooling suppliers.
• Programming & Machining Strategy: Collaborate with programmers and machinists to establish standard, efficient machining strategies, tooling selections, and cutting parameters.
• Quality & Document Control: Manage engineering change orders (ECO) and revision change control. Review manufacturing documents, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and setup sheets to verify compliance with customer and quality system requirements.
• Estimating & Quoting Support: Calculate accurate cycle time estimates, material usage, and process steps to support the sales and engineering quotation process.
• Supplier Collaboration: Create engineering drawings and technical guidelines to communicate specifications and quality expectations clearly to external tooling, coating, and material vendors.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience: 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience within a high-precision machining environment (CNC milling/turning and/or Swiss CNC machining).
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of standard machining practices, cutting tool technology, speeds/feeds, and precision manufacturing workflows.
• GD&T & Blueprint Reading: Proficient in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T per ASME Y14.5) with demonstrated ability to interpret complex blueprints and tight-tolerance specifications.
• CAD/CAM Skills: Hands-on experience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor) for fixture design and drafting; familiarity with CAM programming systems (e.g., Mastercam, PartMaker, ESPRIT) is a plus.
• Problem-Solving & Communication: Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot shop-floor issues, document processes clearly, and collaborate cross-functionally with machinists, quality teams, and suppliers.
• Education: Associate or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent practical machining and engineering experience.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Career growth and technical development opportunities within a stable, advanced manufacturing environment

qualifications:

Qualifications & Experience

Experience: 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience within a high-precision machining environment (CNC milling/turning and/or Swiss CNC machining).

Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of standard machining practices, cutting tool technology, speeds/feeds, and precision manufacturing workflows.

GD&T & Blueprint Reading: Proficient in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T per ASME Y14.5) with demonstrated ability to interpret complex blueprints and tight-tolerance specifications.

CAD/CAM Skills: Hands-on experience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor) for fixture design and drafting; familiarity with CAM programming systems (e.g., Mastercam, PartMaker, ESPRIT) is a plus.

Problem-Solving & Communication: Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot shop-floor issues, document processes clearly, and collaborate cross-functionally with machinists, quality teams, and suppliers.

Education: Associate or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent practical machining and engineering experience.

skills:

programming,development Cycle,technical data,Change Control,machining,Manufacturing,process development,document review

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.