Job Description

New! Manufacturing Engineer Opportunity – CNC Machining / Job Shop Environment

Location: Greater Rockford, Illinois Area (On-Site)

Please note: Candidates must currently reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the Greater Rockford IL. area. ( Relocation assistance and employment sponsorship are not available for this role).

About the Opportunity:

A well-established and growing manufacturing organization in the Greater Rockford area is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer t o support a high-precision CNC machining operation within a job shop environment.

This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy working closely with machinists, improving shop-floor processes, and optimizing production flow through strong planning, routing, and scheduling expertise.

This position offers:

• C ompetitive salary, starting at up to $90,000.00 (DOE) PLUS annual bonus.
• Excellent Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, and profit sharing.

Ideal Background. We are seeking candidates who bring:

• 5+ years of hands-on CNC machining experience (milling and/or turning)
• Experience in a job shop, precision machining, machine tool, or capital equipment environment
• Strong knowledge of tooling, fixturing, and machining process optimization
• Experience creating routers, estimating cycle times, and supporting production scheduling
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T

Industries of interest include:

• CNC machining and precision manufacturing
• Machine tool or automation equipment manufacturing
• Aerospace machining environments
• Capital equipment or heavy equipment production

Key Technical Skills You Need:

• CNC machining processes (milling and turning)
• ERP systems and electronic routing/process planning
• Blueprint reading and GD&T
• Lean manufacturing, process improvement, and production optimization
• Tooling selection, setup planning, and cycle time estimation

Work Authorization & Location Requirements"

• Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position

Why Engineers Consider This Role

• High level of influence over production processes
• Stable manufacturing environment with consistent project flow
• Opportunity to improve systems rather than simply maintain them
• Direct collaboration with skilled machinists and leadership
• Opportunities for advancement

Malone is an equal opportunity employer

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