Manufacturing Engineer

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• Posted on April 17, 2026 Published By Brian Polevacik Trillium is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Bloomingdale!

This Direct-Hire opportunity is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join a high-precision Industrial Gas Turbine and Aerospace machining firm during a period of explosive growth. It's an ideal role for a seasoned engineer who wants to make a real impact inside an established company that's scaling fast and needs strong technical leadership to support its next chapter. You'll report directly to the Director of Engineering and play a hands-on role in developing, optimizing, and qualifying machining processes for turbine blades and vanes used by major global OEMs and military programs. Working with advanced CNC, EDM, creep feed, and 5-axis CBN grinding technologies, you'll drive new product development, process improvement, and production excellence in a high-precision environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead development and optimization of machining processes for complex turbine components using

EDM, CNC

milling, and 3/5axis grinding, while defining machining strategies, tooling, and parameters that improve quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

• Serve as the primary customer engineering contact for technical communication, change requests, and legacy product restarts, while partnering with Quality, Operations, and Tooling teams on audits, AS9100/FAI documentation, and robust manufacturing solutions.
• Drive root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap, increase throughput, and ensure stable, repeatable production processes.
• Utilize Mastercam, SolidWorks, and related CAD/CAM tools for programming, verification, and operator training, ensuring accurate, efficient, and well-documented machining workflows.
• Mentor junior engineers while maintaining a strong hands-on presence on the shop floor, adhering to safety protocols, and performing occasional physical tasks up to 50 lbs. Schedule is 1st Shift / Monday
• Friday. Annual salary is $110,000
• $120,000 Depending on what you bring to the team! Apply now!
• 5-10 years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience in regulated industries such as Aerospace, Gas Power, or Automotive, with proven expertise in CNC Milling, Wire/Sink EDM, and Creep Feed or CBN Grinding.
• Strong background in process development, NPI, and manufacturing documentation, including the ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM tools such as Mastercam, SolidWorks, and Vericut, paired with excellent communication skills and customer-facing experience.
• Familiarity with ISO, AS9100, or comparable aerospace manufacturing standards, ensuring compliance and robust process control.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, with experience machining superalloys such as Inconel or Hastelloy.
• Background in legacy product restarts, reverse engineering, and CNC optimization, including familiarity with Haas controls.
• Certifications or training in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or Continuous Improvement
• Bilingual English/Spanish Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years.

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