Turning Manufacturing Engineer

Turning Manufacturing Engineer System One |

TECH USA - 3.5

Elk Grove Village, IL Job Details Full-time $90,000 - $115,000 a year 3 days ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Mechanical blueprint interpretation Blueprint specification interpretation CNC lathe

GD&T CAM

software Manufacturing facility Continuous improvement Blueprint reading CNC G-code Programming Milling machines Manufacturing engineering Manufacturing company experience Cutting tools CAM programming

Full Job Description The Position:

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer specializing in CNC Turning processes to support complex machining operations across aerospace, energy, heavy equipment, and industrial markets. This role is responsible for developing, programming, and optimizing vertical and horizontal turning processes, with a strong emphasis on process ownership, cycle time reduction, quality robustness, and scalable production readiness. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience programming and supporting multi-axis turning platforms - including turn-mill - and is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-mix manufacturing environment.

Job Duties:

Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for CNC turning operations Vertical turning centers Horizontal turning centers Multi-axis turn-mill platforms Create and maintain CNC programs using TopSolid (or equivalent CAM systems) Design tooling, fixturing, and workholding strategies Lead process prove-outs and first-article execution Drive cycle time and throughput improvements Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and quality issues on the floor Collaborate with operators, quality, and engineering teams to ensure stable production Support quoting through manufacturability input and time estimation Document process standards and support continuous improvement initiatives Ensure compliance with customer and regulatory quality requirements (e.g., AS9100 environments) The Right Person/What we need from you: 5+ years of manufacturing engineering or CNC programming experience focused on turning Demonstrated expertise with: Vertical & Horizontal Turning processes CNC programming experience using TopSolid or comparable CAM Strong understanding of: Cutting tool selection, Speeds/feeds optimization, GD&T interpretation, Blueprint reading. Experience supporting production in a machining environment Ability to work directly with operators and machinists to resolve issues

Preferred Qualifications:

Turn-mill / mill-turn programming experience Experience in contract machining or high-mix production Aerospace or regulated manufacturing experience Fixture and workholding design capability Knowledge of process validation / FAI support Exposure to automation or lights-out strategies What you get from us: We offer immediate benefits (1st Day of Employment): medical, dental, and vision insurance-, short- and long-term disability (company paid), and life insurance (company paid) Hire-on-Bonus available 401K (Plus company match) Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays Employee assistance program Tuition assistance Gain sharing bonuses Clean, and safe manufacturing facility Weekly Paychecks Quarterly Food/Treats (Food Truck, Ice Cream, Etc.)

Pay:

$90,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): This role is specific to CNC Turning Machines. What kinds of Turning Machines do you have experience with? Do you personally program CNC machines? If so, what CAM software do you use? Would you say your experience is more focused on lathes or mills? Have you been responsible for selecting tooling and optimizing speeds/feeds on turning jobs? Have you worked with multi-axis turning centers, dual spindle, or live tooling machines?

Work Location:

In person