Lead the CNC engineering department, mentor CNC personnel, prioritize workloads, and establish engineering standards and documentation. Train teams in CNC setup and programming across major machine brands and controls. Oversee the development of jigs, fixtures, and cutting tools, while applying expertise in multi-axis machining, CNC machine tools, CAM, CAD, and related software. The role requires at least ten years of full-time shop-floor CNC machine-tool leadership.
CNC Engineering Manager
Elk Grove Village, IL
Our global client is hiring a CNC Engineering Manager!
Responsibilities of the CNC Engineering Manager
- Lead the engineering department and mentor less experienced CNC personnel, facilitate workloads and engineering priorities
- Develop CNC engineering standards and technical documentation with your team
- Apply your experience with CNC machining on any well-known brand of CNC machinery to train for setup and programming including DMG MORI, Mazak, Haas, Doosan, Fanuc, etc.
- Lead the charge on the proper development of jigs, fixtures, cutting tools
- Use your knowledge if any of Fanuc or Siemens CNC Controls and multi-axis machining and CNC machine tools
- Put to use your CAM knowledge if any for MasterCAM, Siemens NX CAM, hyperMill, ESPRIT, GibbsCAM and any other similar platform
Requirements of the CNC Engineering Manager
- Bachelor’s degree is a plus but not required.
- Ten or more years of full-time on the shop floor CNC machine tool leadership.
- Excellent benefits and career growth potential!
- Familiarity with CAD such as AutoCAD, Creo or SolidWorks along with MS Office including Excel is a plus
Compensation for the CNC Engineering Manager
The targeted annual starting salary for this position ranges from $140,000.00 to $160,000.00 depending on experience.
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