Manufacturing Engineer - Machining

Manufacturing Engineer – Precision Machining

Location: Prospect Heights, IL

Are you a Manufacturing Engineer with a strong background in precision machining and CNC manufacturing? We're seeking a hands-on engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, high-mix manufacturing environment and enjoys improving processes, solving complex manufacturing challenges, and supporting new product introductions.

This role is ideal for someone who understands machining strategies, manufacturing processes, and how to optimize quality, efficiency, and throughput.

What You'll Do

• Develop manufacturing processes for new and existing precision machined components.

• Evaluate customer drawings and specifications to determine the most efficient manufacturing strategy.

• Estimate machining cycle times and identify opportunities to improve productivity.

• Optimize manufacturing processes by reducing setup times, improving output, and increasing quality.

• Review manufacturing documentation to ensure compliance with customer requirements.

• Partner with production teams to troubleshoot machining issues and implement process improvements.

• Provide technical guidance and documentation to support efficient manufacturing operations.

Required Qualifications

To be considered, candidates should have:

• 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in a precision machining or CNC job shop environment

• Strong understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) and the ability to interpret complex engineering drawings

• Experience supporting new part development from customer print through production

• Experience developing machining processes and estimating cycle times

• Knowledge of CNC machining practices and manufacturing process optimization

• Experience improving setup times, increasing throughput, and driving continuous improvement initiatives

• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on quality and manufacturing efficiency

Highly Preferred Experience

• Swiss machining experience, including Citizen machines

• Experience with Miyano or fixed-headstock CNC lathes

• Familiarity with honing, hard turning, assembly operations, and manufacturing automation

• Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies

If your background aligns with the qualifications above and you're passionate about improving manufacturing performance in a precision machining environment, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications to Alissa at alissa.do@ ([email protected]) adeccona.com . Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the selection process.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.adeccousa.com/candidate-privacy/ . The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pay Details: $80,000.00 to $135,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.