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Sterling Engineering, Inc.
Manufacturing Engineer
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A Manufacturing Engineer uses technology and engineering to help companies and organizations manufacture products with efficient use of time, resources, and energy.
$87,125 / year median in Illinois
+8% projected growth
Job Description
A growing OEM manufacturer is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support CNC programming, process development, and production improvements within a job shop environment. This role will work primarily with plastic and composite materials and will partner closely with operations to develop efficient, repeatable manufacturing methods.
Develop router programs; waterjet programming experience is highly preferred.
Create manufacturing methods, routings, setup sheets, bills of material, and related production documentation in Epicor ERP.Develop fixturing, detailed drawings, inspection requirements, and CNC setup instructions.
Analyze machining processes, including feeds, speeds, and cycle times, to improve quality, throughput, and cost.
Support new part introduction by preparing routing and cost estimate information across multiple machining centers.
Identify and implement process improvements for existing production parts.
Train and support manufacturing personnel on CNC machining and setup best practices.
Balance multiple priorities while meeting production and project deadlines.
Qualifications3+ years of experience in a CNC manufacturing or fabrication environment.
Hands-on Mastercam programming experience for both mills and lathes required.
SolidWorks or comparable CAD modeling experience.
Experience with Epicor or another ERP system.
Familiarity with Haas VMCs, Haas and Okuma lathes, Haas routers, and Omax waterjet equipment.
Experience working with plastics, thermoplastics, thermosets, or composite materials is preferred; candidates with a metal machining background are welcome to apply.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred; equivalent hands-on experience will be considered.
Strong technical, analytical, planning, and communication skills.#INC1 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.
Location:
Hampshire, IL 60140Salary:
Up to $85,000 annuallyHire Type:
Direct Hire Benefits:
A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation, 10 paid holidays, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Key ResponsibilitiesCreate CNC programs for mills and lathes using Mastercam.Develop router programs; waterjet programming experience is highly preferred.
Create manufacturing methods, routings, setup sheets, bills of material, and related production documentation in Epicor ERP.Develop fixturing, detailed drawings, inspection requirements, and CNC setup instructions.
Analyze machining processes, including feeds, speeds, and cycle times, to improve quality, throughput, and cost.
Support new part introduction by preparing routing and cost estimate information across multiple machining centers.
Identify and implement process improvements for existing production parts.
Train and support manufacturing personnel on CNC machining and setup best practices.
Balance multiple priorities while meeting production and project deadlines.
Qualifications3+ years of experience in a CNC manufacturing or fabrication environment.
Hands-on Mastercam programming experience for both mills and lathes required.
SolidWorks or comparable CAD modeling experience.
Experience with Epicor or another ERP system.
Familiarity with Haas VMCs, Haas and Okuma lathes, Haas routers, and Omax waterjet equipment.
Experience working with plastics, thermoplastics, thermosets, or composite materials is preferred; candidates with a metal machining background are welcome to apply.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred; equivalent hands-on experience will be considered.
Strong technical, analytical, planning, and communication skills.#INC1 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.