Manufacturing Engineer
Company: ERA Industries
Location: Wheeling
Posted on: January 14, 2026
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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, Oak Lawn , Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering , Wheeling, Illinois
