Abrasive-Form · 22 hours ago
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer
Bloomingdale, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$90K/yr - $115K/yr
5+ years expAbrasive Form LLC is a world leader in high precision Industrial Gas Turbine and Aerospace machining. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will support new and existing product developments for complex machining processes, optimizing manufacturing processes for high-performance turbine components and acting as the primary engineering liaison with key customers.
HardwareManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead process development for complex parts using 3 and 5 axis grinding, EDM and CNC milling
Act as technical point of contact for key customer(s), driving engineering communication and change requests
Manage product “restarts” for requalification of legacy parts including development of timelines and on-time execution
Define machining strategies (tool paths, fixtures, speeds/feeds, EDM burn parameters) to ensure quality, throughput, tool life and cost
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Quality, Operations, Tooling, Vendors) to deliver robust engineered production solutions
Lead or participate in root cause investigations, CAPAs, and process improvements for yield and cycle time improvements, and scrap reduction
Mentor junior engineers as needed and support training of operators on new or revised processes
Utilize CAD/CAM systems (e.g., Mastercam, SolidWorks) to support programming and verification
Support customer audits, first article inspections (FAIs), and PPAP/FAI documentation as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical field
Minimum 5–10 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering in regulated industries such as Gas Power, Aerospace, Aviation, Automotive, Medical Device, or similar
Expertise in: CNC Milling Programming, Wire and Sink Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) Programming, Creep Feed and/or CBN Grinding
Experience with manufacturing documentation, process development, and NPI (New Product Introduction)
Proficient in CAD/CAM software: Mastercam, SolidWorks, Vericut, etc
Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications
Strong written and verbal communication skills; customer-facing experience is essential
Familiarity with ISO, AS9100, or other aerospace/regulated manufacturing standards
Preferred
Experience machining superalloys (e.g., Inconel, Hastelloy)
Experience with legacy product restarts or reverse engineering
Prior experience with Haas controls is a plus
Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or CI certification is desirable
Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
401k Savings Plan
$1,500 Sign On Bonus
Company
Abrasive-Form
A Bloomingdale, Ill.-based creep-feed grinding manufacturer
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kyle Sharrer
President and Chief Executive Officer
Curtis Watkins
Chief Financial Officer
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