Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

$100,000 - $130,000 + Bonus + Specialist Training + Progression + Full Benefits + PTO + 401(k) + Weekends Off!

Chicago, IL

Are you a driven Manufacturing Engineer with Tooling background, eager to lead complex, high-value projects across an entire plant?

Join a globally recognized, market-leading OEM manufacturer where you’ll be instrumental in enhancing company-wide processes and pushing the business to new heights.

This is company is a well-established, rapidly growing manufacturer producing 100% of its products in the USA. Supplying innovative, tailored solutions to industry leaders across 50 countries, the company is recognized for quality and engineering excellence. With a clear strategy to bring all manufacturing operations in-house, this is a business investing heavily in innovation and entering a new phase of growth.

In this role you will take the lead on all manufacturing projects, working closely with cross-functional teams to drive improvement. You’ll optimize existing products, identify new opportunities, specify and implement advanced machinery, and enhance processes to achieve maximum quality. You’ll also review designs, improve plant layout, and play a key role in transforming the site.

This role is perfect for a Manufacturing Engineer with a Tooling background and CAD review experience, ready to take the technical lead and play a pivotal role in driving the company to the next level.

The Role:

• Take the technical lead on a wide range of high-value manufacturing projects, supporting the company’s strategic goal of bringing operations in-house.
• Drive plant efficiency improvements by identifying and implementing new machinery and optimizing plant layout.
• Review and design tooling and fixtures for new products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance existing products and manufacturing processes.

The Candidate:

• Manufacturing Engineer with a background in Tooling, ideally from sectors such as aerospace, automotive, or similar industries.
• Ability to review, interpret, and adjust CAD designs.
• Hands-on experience with tooling processes, including design, manufacturing, and automation.
• Proven ability to drive manufacturing improvements and implement innovative solutions.

Key words: Tooling design, CAD, CAM, CNC programming, Fixture design, Jigs, Metal fabrication, Sheet metal, Machining, Automation, Process improvement, Lean manufacturing, Continuous improvement, GD&T, Tolerancing, Product development, Prototype manufacturing, Manufacturing processes, Production optimization, Equipment specification, Supplier management, Project management, Aerospace manufacturing, Automotive manufacturing, Quality control, Root cause analysis, Industrial engineering