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Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Sr. ME) - 1st ShiftVelvet Ledger Workforce • Bolingbrook, IL, USA
Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Sr. ME) - 1st Shift

Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Sr. ME) - 1st Shift

Velvet Ledger Workforce • Bolingbrook, IL, USA
30+ days ago
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  • Full-time
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Job description

Position Summary:

  • Seeking a highly experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer with deep expertise in CNC machining within the automotive industry.
  • This role is responsible for optimizing machining processes, improving throughput and quality, and leading CNC programming and process development initiatives across production lines.
  • The ideal candidate is a hands-on, 'working' engineer capable of troubleshooting, programming, and driving continuous improvement on the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Optimize machining processes to improve OEE, reduce scrap, and increase throughput.
  • Develop, modify, and validate CNC programs for lathes and milling machines (vertical and horizontal). Lead toolpath development and cutting strategy optimization for automotive components.
  • Identify and implement optimal tooling, inserts, and workholding solutions.
  • Troubleshoot machining issues including cycle time, tool wear, chatter, and dimensional variation.
  • Collaborate with Quality to ensure process capability (Cp/Cpk) and first-piece validation.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
  • Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and standards.
  • Work cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, and quality teams

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience.
  • 5+ years of CNC programming and machining experience in automotive manufacturing.
  • Expertise in CNC lathes and milling machines (Fuji, Mori Seiki preferred).
  • Proficiency in CAM software (Mastercam or similar) and AutoCAD.
  • Strong understanding of GD&T, blueprint reading, and tolerance stack-ups.
  • Experience with CMMs, Zoller tool presetters, and measurement systems.
  • Knowledge of carbide tooling, inserts, and tool holders.
  • Experience with fixtures (hydraulic and pneumatic) and workholding design.
  • Strong knowledge of SPC, capability studies, and process control.
  • Hands-on troubleshooting and shop floor support experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in high-volume automotive production environments.
  • Background in multi-axis machining.
  • Familiarity with ERP/MES systems.
  • Six Sigma or Lean certification.
  • Experience leading process improvement projects.
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