Title: Manufacturing Engineer - CNC Programmer
Location: Broadview, IL 60155
Salary: $100,000 – $125,000 (based on experience)
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, generous 401(k) match, PTO, Holiday Pay, and a stable, family-oriented work environment.
Sterling Engineering is partnering with a long-standing, family-owned precision manufacturing company to hire a Manufacturing Engineer - CNC Programmer. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working on the shop floor—developing programs, proving out parts, and optimizing processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Program, modify, and optimize CNC machining processes using ESPRIT CAM for mills, lathes, mill-turn, and multi-axis equipment
- Perform machine setup, prove-outs, and validation of CNC programs on the shop floor
- Develop efficient toolpaths and machining strategies based on engineering drawings and GD&T
- Create and document manufacturing processes from print to production release
- Develop setup sheets, work instructions, tooling requirements, and inspection criteria
- Evaluate part designs and provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) recommendations
- Partner with operators, tooling, quality, and production teams to ensure process stability and part quality
- Troubleshoot programming, tooling, fixturing, and machining issues in real-time
- Support training and mentorship of operators and junior programmers
Qualifications:
- Strong hands-on CNC programming experience
- Experience programming mills, lathes, mill-turn, or multi-axis machines
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and GD&T
- Experience working in a production machining environment
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Preferred:
- Associate’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Experience with screw machines, robotics, or automated transfer equipment
- Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, SPC, or FMEA
- Experience working within an ISO 9001 environment
- Experience supporting new product introductions and production ramp-ups
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.