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Manufacturing Engineer

📍 Wheeling, Illinois, United States

Manufacturing ERA Industries LLC

Job Description

Qualifications: * Proven experience in CNC machining operations and cost estimation. * Proficiency with cost estimation and tools. * Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. * Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. * Familiarity with ERP systems and supply chain management concepts is advantageous. * Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent experience with manufacturing process engineering. * Ability to interpret customer drawings, work instructions, in-process control plans and understand GD&T. * Minimum of 4 years’ experience using CAD systems Master Cam, Unigraphics, SolidWorks or similar. * Ability to create/design work holding/fixturing and designate tool selection. * Ability to sequence process parts to achieve quality and meet financial objectives. * Strong trouble shooting ability for work holding, tool selection and machining approach. * Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a CNC machining or fabrication environment. Duties & expectations: * Create BOM’s, routings, item masters and store related data in ERP system. Maintain proper sequence and flow downs. * Conduct contract review on all new parts utilizing proper documentation. Provide material requirements to purchasing. * Analyze print, specifications, and requirements to create the most efficient manufacturing process for a part. * Interact with customers on technical items such as clarification of drawings, specifications, and design improvement ideas. * Understand customer requirements as they are imposed and their effect on each job. * Work with production on resolving process related issues. * Create process drawings as required. * Create and help design fixtures and work holdings to support production or quality. * Support repeat jobs as needed. * Support estimating when needed in regards to process or drawing/tolerance concerns. * Manage flow down of all internal, customer, and regulatory requirements to vendors. * Assist with internal and external corrective actions. * Maintain a positive attitude and punctuality and a clean and organized work-space. * Willing to work in a team environment and interact with departmental and supplier personnel as required. * Identify when applicable, continuous improvement of processes and understand the contribution to the effectiveness of the Quality Management System (QMS). * Aware of quality policies, procedures, objectives, contribution to conformance of product, safety and ethics * Analyze project blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications to understand CNC machining requirements. * Develop manufacturing processes Machining, Secondary process, light assembly) from 2D and 3D Models. * Provide piece part manufacturing cost from manufacturing process. Assess factors such as machining time, tooling costs, setup expenses, and material usage to develop comprehensive cost estimates * Collaborate with procurement teams to obtain competitive quotes for materials, tooling, and subcontracted services. Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Work Location: In person

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Job Details

Posted Date: February 28, 2026
Job Type: Manufacturing
Location: Wheeling, Illinois, United States
Company: ERA Industries LLC

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