Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer | Aerospace

Join a leading manufacturer of magnetic products serving Aerospace & Defense and other high-tech industries. This state-of-the-art facility near O’Hare is growing through organic expansion and acquisition, offering exciting opportunities to work on complex products with applications in space travel and aviation.

About the role

As a technical leader on the Engineering team, you will develop and optimize manufacturing processes for precision machining operations, supporting new product launches from concept through production ramp-up.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing process development, optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support new product launches from concept through production ramp-up.
• Drive DFM/DFA reviews, process validation, risk assessments, and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Develop and improve tooling, fixturing, automation, and production methods.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues, lead root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to improve quality, efficiency, and throughput.
• Support capital equipment projects, process scaling, and operational growth initiatives.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, procedures, and work instructions.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to manufacturing engineering team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in an Engineering role focused on New Product Development.
• Background in precision machining with knowledge of CNC milling, turning, grinding, and/or EDM.
• Proficiency implementing GD&T into production.
• Prior experience performing FMEA.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with CAD software and other engineering tools.

Benefits

• Health benefits through BCBS, eligible on day 1.
• 401k program with employer match.
• 4 total weeks of time off.

Pay

Base salary between $110,000 – $130,000, plus a 10% bonus target based on personal metrics and company performance.