Manufacturing Engineer

Description

This role leads CNC machining processes, programming, tooling selection, and workflow optimization to ensure high-quality, efficient production. It supports machinists through setup documentation, training, and process improvements while maintaining strong collaboration with engineering and quality teams. The position drives productivity, reduces scrap, and ensures machines run at peak performance. It also manages maintenance planning, capacity considerations, and continuous improvement initiatives. Strong communication, leadership, and technical machining expertise are essential.

Must Have

Quoting

Tooling

Quality (root cause)

Mastercam

Tooling

Troubleshooting Mills and lathes

Key responsibilities -

Program, set up, and optimize CNC mills and lathes; select tooling and improve machining processes.

Develop setup sheets, workflows, job travelers, and SOPs while training and supporting operators.

Analyze shop flow, reduce cycle/setup times, and recommend equipment or layout changes.

Ensure part quality through proper inspection methods and collaboration with engineering and quality teams.

Drive productivity, machine efficiency, maintenance planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Mastercam Programming

Milling

Mill turns

Owns the root cause for parts

Mori Doosan some Haas

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Plus

Fixture design

AutoCAD Inventor

Bilingual

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Elmhurst, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $115000.00/yr.

401K PTO Health dental Vision Bonus

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Elmhurst,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 22, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.