Senior Manufacturing Engineer | CNC | Wood Dale, IL

Senior level role with the ability to work independentlyAbility to work for an AS9100 certified aerospace supplierAbout Our ClientOur client is an AS9100 certified aerospace manufacturer located near Wood Dale that supports globally known aerospace brands such as Boeing, Northrup Grumman, Collins Aerospace, and more. They are owned by a larger parent company that oversees an entire aerospace manufacturing portfolio in the U.S with over $1B in annual revenue.Job DescriptionKey duties and responsibilities include:Leading productivity improvements, automation implementation, and LEAN initiatives.Driving shop floor CI through lean minded processflow improvements and cross functional kaizen events.Developing and improving processes in a machine shop and assembly environment.Troubleshooting production issues of mechanical and electrical nature.Being involved in capital expenditure discussionsDeveloping automation, optimized methods, special tooling & machinetest stand designs for the purpose of cost reduction, quality & process enhancementAbility to understand electrical schematics and troubleshootidentify component level issues.Developing requirements for tooling, fixturing, testing and support equipment.Understanding Customer and Engineering (Mechanical and Electrical) requirements and translating them into processes MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. The Successful ApplicantThe successful candidate will possess the following:10+ years in manufacturing, with strong experience working on machining & assembly processesKnowledge of LEANSix Sigma methodologies OR demonstrated experience with process improvement initiatives like: 5S, Kaizen Events, Value Stream Mapping, Pareto Charts, and moreAbility to write work instructions, create documentation for troubleshooting equipmentmachineryExperience communicating directly with outside vendorsprocessorsBackground successfully leading capital expenditure projects from start to finishWhat will set you apart:Associates Degree or higher education in a technical science or engineering field strongly preferredApply today using the link below and your resume will be considered within 1 business dayWhat's on OfferWhat's on offer:Base Salary: $115,000 - $135,000 depending on level of experience3 weeks vacation + floating holidays10 holidaysBCBS full medical benefitsTuition Reimbursement OpportunitiesContactMichael TurnerQuote job refJN-012025-6636172

Created: 2025-02-22