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You will leverage your technical expertise to enhance production workflows, improve part quality, and foster a culture of continuous improvement through innovative engineering solutions.\n\nResponsibilities\nDesign and implement advanced tooling, fixtures, and gauging strategies to maximize CNC mill and lathe output.\nOptimize production cycle times and setup procedures to significantly reduce lead times and operational costs.\nDevelop comprehensive standard operating procedures and job travelers to ensure consistent, high-quality manufacturing outcomes.\nCollaborate with quality assurance teams to establish robust inspection frequencies and maintain strict part conformance.\nAnalyze shop floor performance metrics to identify bottlenecks and recommend equipment upgrades or layout improvements.\nMentor and train technical staff on modern machining techniques, programming, and efficient setup practices.\nChampion safety initiatives and 5S principles to maintain a high-performance, organized shop environment.\nManage capacity planning and project timelines to ensure consistent delivery against production targets.\nQualifications\nRequired Skills\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent professional experience.\n5-10 years of progressive experience in a precision CNC machining environment.\nAdvanced proficiency in CAD/CAM software and shop-floor CNC programming.\nStrong understanding of GD&T, SPC, and modern quality control inspection practices.\nProven ability to lead cross-functional teams and solve complex technical problems.\nExperience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office suite.\nPreferred Skills\nExpertise in TPM, Kaizen, and setup reduction methodologies.\nKnowledge of specialized press tooling, including pierce, blank, and form tools.\nBilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.\nExperience with capacity planning and strategic equipment selection.","company":"Accelera","rawCompany":"accelera","city":"New Lenox","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-11-03T08:20:41.164Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"},{"code":"51-4041.00","title":"Machinists","slug":"machinists"},{"code":"17-2112.00","title":"Industrial Engineers","slug":"industrial-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"332710","title":"Machine Shops","slug":"machine-shops"},{"code":"332721","title":"Precision Turned Product Manufacturing","slug":"precision-turned-product-manufacturing"},{"code":"333514","title":"Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture Manufacturing","slug":"special-die-and-tool-die-set-jig-and-fixture-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"CNC Process Engineer","description":"About the Role\n\nWe are seeking a skilled Process Optimization Engineer to drive excellence within our CNC machining operations. 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