Manufacturing Engineer/CNC Programmer in Chicago, IL

Manufacturing Engineer/CNC Programmer Our client in Chicago, IL, is looking for a manufacturing engineer/CNC programmer Job Summary Develop a manufacturing process and tooling design for CNC Router processes to satisfy customer requirements per customer supplied data and tooling. Create tooling concepts and tool designs, and provide producibility suggestions and enhancements to allow components to be manufactured more effectively and efficiently. Provide liaison support to operation for technical issues and sales support through cost estimating for quotes and process improvement on parts fabrication. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Review and analyze the CNC program effectiveness via process capability during development. Produce tool design models and/or drawings for tooling required of metallic components and assemblies, composite components and assemblies. Provide professional CNC programming and project engineering/management of new business from contract review through to delivery of product. Plan and produce milling and turning CNC programs as well as drive and direct engineering/manufacturing process planning in accordance with customer. Provide CNC programs for 5-axis routing applications using Mastercam software. Assist production demands through first-piece fabrication support and as required through part fabrication cycle. Support sales effort through cost estimating for quotes from customers. Promote continuous improvement with respect to manufacturing and quality. Qualification and Experience Bachelors degree in engineering Minimum 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment ? including Milling and Turning CNC Programming, Process Design/Engineering, and Project Management ? desired Experience with reading drawings and/or blueprints required Prior aerospace manufacturing background desired Exposure to CNC programming software required ? Mastercam preferred Must be motivated, energetic and able to perform with moderate supervision Must be able to work under pressure Computer skills (Windows, Outlook)