Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Machining Manufacturer

About Our Client

Our client is a premier, industry‑leading manufacturer of complex components and assemblies serving diverse markets, with a strong emphasis on Aerospace and Defense. Due to continued growth at their western suburbs facility, they are seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer with deep CNC machining expertise and a broad, well‑rounded engineering background.

• Lead and manage projects for CNC manufacturing and assembly process development, design, and validation using advanced methods and 3D modeling.
• Ensure processes meet customer geometrical tolerances and quality standards.
• Conduct takt time and cycle time analysis; estimate setup and run times.
• Support DFMEA activities and develop control plans and inspection methods.
• Define materials, tooling, fixturing, adhesives, and manufacturing methods with a focus on safety and quality.
• Create high-quality standard work to minimize human error.
• Apply GD&T principles to fixture, part, and assembly drawings.
• Collaborate with CNC programmers and operators to achieve tight tolerances.
• Design fixtures for CNC and assembly processes.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives for continuous improvement.

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Master's preferred).
• Minimum 5 years in a manufacturing engineering role with proven success in new process introduction and cost reduction.
• Strong CNC machining background and fixture design experience.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and GD&T with tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Green Belt or Lean Manufacturing certification preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (Epicor experience a plus).
• Excellent problem-solving skills using DMAIC principles and tools (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, SIPOC).
• Strong project management and customer-facing communication skills.
• Sponsorship is not provided

• Base salary between $100,000 and $140,000 annually, depending on experience level.
• 10% annual bonus incentive.
• 3 weeks PTO + 1 week sick time.
• Excellent health benefits through Aetna.
• 3% 401k match.
• Annual performance reviews & merit raise