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Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Company: ERA Industries
Location: Elk Grove Village
Posted on: February 10, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description 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. Requirements:

Keywords: ERA Industries, Buffalo Grove , Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering , Elk Grove Village, Illinois


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