Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Duration: 12 months contract (with Possibility of extension)

Location: Bolingbrook, Illinois (Onsite)

Pay rate: $90-110/hr. on W2 without any benefits.

Shift: 1st Shift-7:00 AM - 04:00 PM

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.

Skills Required:

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 work holding design.
• Strong knowledge of SPC, capability studies, and process control.
• Hands-on troubleshooting and shop floor support experience.

Skills Preferred:

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

Thank you!