Senior Manufacturing engineer Pontiac, Illinois

Monvik Info Solutions LLC

Senior Manufacturing engineer

Full Time • Pontiac, Illinois
Role Overview
Manufacturing Engineers with expertise in machining and machine building are responsible for designing, building, installing, and optimizing advanced production equipment and processes. They serve as a critical link between design engineering and shop floor execution, ensuring complex designs are translated into high-precision, repeatable manufacturing outcomes.
 
Key Responsibilities
·    Equipment & Process Development: Design, assemble, and install manufacturing equipment, tooling, jigs, and fixtures aligned to production requirements
·    Operational Excellence & Problem Solving: Identify and resolve production bottlenecks, quality issues, and machine failures using data-driven approaches such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
·    Process Documentation: Develop and maintain work instructions, SOPs, and process sheets to standardize operations and ensure consistency
·    Supplier & Vendor Collaboration: Engage with external machine builders and suppliers for equipment procurement, commissioning, and buy-off validation
·    CNC Programming & Optimization: Develop, debug, and optimize CNC programs (3 , 4-, and 5-axis) across milling, turning, and grinding operations to enhance efficiency, cycle time, and precision
·    Design for Manufacturability (DFM): Review engineering drawings and provide feedback or redesign components to improve manufacturability and cost effectiveness
 
Core Technical Capabilities
·    Machine building, installation, and commissioning
·    Design for Manufacturability (DFM)Machining process optimization and cycle time reduction
·    Advanced troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis
·    Technical documentation and requirements capture
·    Vendor management and procurement coordination
 
Technical Expertise
·    Machining: Deep hands-on experience with CNC machining, cutting tools, feeds/speeds, and metallurgy
·    Quality & Precision: Strong knowledge of GD&T and precision measurement tools (CMM, micrometers
·    Lean Manufacturing: Application of 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies
 
Education & Experience
·    Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering
·   3 - 5 years of relevant experience in machining, manufacturing engineering, or machine building environments
 
Professional Skills
·    Technical Documentation: High proficiency in creating structured engineering and process documentation
·    Digital Tools: Strong working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Power BI, and Share
Point Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across 
Compensation: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour




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