Manufacturing Engineer - CNC Programmer

Broadview, IL 60155

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Manufacturing / Process Engineering Job Number: 55137457 Compensation: $125,000 / year

Job Description

Title: Manufacturing Engineer - CNC Programmer
Location: Broadview, IL 60155
Salary: $100,000 – $125,000 (based on experience)
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, generous 401(k) match, PTO, Holiday Pay, and a stable, family-oriented work environment.
 
Sterling Engineering is partnering with a long-standing, family-owned precision manufacturing company to hire a Manufacturing Engineer - CNC Programmer. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working on the shop floor—developing programs, proving out parts, and optimizing processes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Program, modify, and optimize CNC machining processes using ESPRIT CAM for mills, lathes, mill-turn, and multi-axis equipment
  • Perform machine setup, prove-outs, and validation of CNC programs on the shop floor
  • Develop efficient toolpaths and machining strategies based on engineering drawings and GD&T
  • Create and document manufacturing processes from print to production release
  • Develop setup sheets, work instructions, tooling requirements, and inspection criteria
  • Evaluate part designs and provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) recommendations
  • Partner with operators, tooling, quality, and production teams to ensure process stability and part quality
  • Troubleshoot programming, tooling, fixturing, and machining issues in real-time
  • Support training and mentorship of operators and junior programmers
 Qualifications: 
  • Strong hands-on CNC programming experience
  • Experience programming mills, lathes, mill-turn, or multi-axis machines
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and GD&T
  • Experience working in a production machining environment
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
 Preferred:
  • Associate’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Experience with screw machines, robotics, or automated transfer equipment
  • Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, SPC, or FMEA
  • Experience working within an ISO 9001 environment
  • Experience supporting new product introductions and production ramp-ups

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Meet Your Recruiter

Galen Schloming

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

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