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Posted 12 August, 2026

Manufacturing Engineer | CNC Machining

Michael Page USA
Elmhurst, IL, US Full Time

Job Description

Top contract manufacturer seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join its growth-focused team, with plans to triple revenue over the next 5-10 years. Serving the military, defense, commercial, medical, and aerospace markets, you'll support New Product Introduction under a highly regarded manager. Leveraging your CNC machining expertise, you'll optimize manufacturing processes based on customer designs. Client Details Our client is an 80+ year-old, third-generation family-owned CNC contract manufacturer specializing in high-volume production. The company serves the military, defense, aerospace, medical, and commercial markets and is rapidly expanding beyond its established firearm components business into a growing portfolio of aerospace and medical products. Description Work within the New Product Introduction Team Receive Customer Designs, perform DFMA and Quoting Utilize your background in CNC Machining to create and optimize Manufacturing Process Drive continuous improvements, utilize LEAN Manufacturing / 5S Techniques Create Relevant Engineering Documentation (BOMs, SOPs, Work Instructions) Work with Customers and cross functionally with Production and Quality Profile CNC Experience Required (Milling, Turning) GD&T Experience Required Degree Highly Preferred, Not Required 5 - 10+ Years of Relevant Manufacturing Experience Regulated Industry Experience Preferred (Automotive, Aerospace, Device, Defense) Six Sigma / LEAN Manufacturing Experience Experience with New Product Development and Introduction, DFMA Quoting, Costing, Customer Facing experience preferred APQP, PPAP, Validations Experience preferred Structured Problem Solving Experience (A3, PDCA, 8D, DMAIC) Bilingual a Plus (Spanish Fluency) SolidWorks and CAD / CAM Software Experience (Esprit, MasterCAM) Demonstrated communication skills required Job Offer Base Salary of $90,000 to $110,000 based on experience Discretionary Quarterly Bonus 2-3 Weeks of PTO in addition to 5 Personal Days 10 Company Holidays Safe Harbor 401k Options Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Benefits Options Significant Growth Potential as the Company Achieves their Goals 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.