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Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - Swiss

Wood Dale, Illinois Permanent USD100,000 - USD120,000 per year View Job Description
This role is responsible for validating Swiss machining processes from prototype development through full-scale production, collaborating closely with Quality, Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to ensure safe, scalable, repeatable, and cost-effective manufacturing operations that comply with AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards.
  • Competitive Base Salary up to $105k and 3+ Weeks PTO
  • Join an aggressively growing company with great advancement opportunities

About Our Client

My client operates in a highly advanced manufacturing environment that utilizes precision machining technologies to produce complex metal components with exceptionally tight tolerances. These systems integrate automated, CNC-driven processes and specialized machining methods commonly found in the medical device, aerospace, electronics, and other high-precision industries. This role works closely with Process Development, Tooling, and Quality teams to ensure consistent, repeatable, and accurate production performance.

Job Description

· Lead and own Swiss machining process development from prototype through production release.

· Develop, validate, and optimize complex CNC programs for Swiss/Citizen, Tsugami and Star machines.

· Establish standardized setup documentation, tooling libraries, and process parameters.

· Design and approve fixture, work holding, and cutting tool strategies.

· Perform root cause analysis for scrap, rework, and downtime; implement corrective actions.

· Support quoting by developing cycle times and manufacturing process strategies.

· Conduct process capability studies (Cp/Cpk) and support FAI validation activities.

· Drive Lean initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, OEE improvement, and tool life optimization.

· Mentor and provide technical guidance to programmers, setup personnel, and junior engineers

· Evaluate capital equipment and tooling investments to improve productivity and capacity.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

· 7+ years of progressive Swiss CNC programming and manufacturing engineering experience.

· Advanced CAM proficiency (Mastercam, Esprit, or equivalent).

· Strong knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis.

· Ability to maintain tight tolerances (±0.0001 or better).

· Knowledge of SPC, PFMEA, control plans, and AS9100/ISO9001 compliance standards.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

· Experience in aerospace, medical, or high-precision manufacturing environments preferred.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $85000 to $105000 USD.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development in an aggressively growing company
  • A supportive and professional work environment.
Contact
George Sherlock
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7071012

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Wood Dale
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
George Sherlock
Job Reference
JN-072026-7071012
 

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