TOOLING ENGINEER
$75k/y-$95k/y
Acme Industries2 days ago
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OnsiteFull-timeSenior
Summary
Acme Industries is seeking a Tooling Engineer to join their team in Elk Grove Village, IL. The role involves driving tooling strategy, process optimization, and cost reduction initiatives across high-precision machining operations.
About the Role
As a Tooling Engineer, you will develop and optimize cutting tool strategies for CNC machining of various materials, lead continuous improvement projects, collaborate with manufacturing teams, conduct tooling trials, standardize tooling platforms, and ensure compliance with industry standards.
About You
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years' experience in machining process engineering, tooling, or continuous improvement roles.
- Hands-on experience with aerospace and defense machining, including titanium and nickel alloys.
- Familiarity with CNC multi-axis milling and turning operations.
- Experience implementing lean manufacturing, Kaizen, or Six Sigma initiatives.
Preferred:
- Strong understanding of cutting tool materials, coatings, and geometries.
- Proficiency with CAM systems (Mastercam, SmartCAM, TopSolid).
- Knowledge of G-code programming and CNC troubleshooting.
- Skilled in data analysis for machining performance and cost savings.
- Knowledge of tooling inventory and vending/distribution systems.
Benefits
- Immediate health benefits (medical, dental, vision insurance) starting from the 1st day of employment.
- FREE short-term and long-term disability and life insurance starting from the 1st day of employment.
- Hire on Bonus.
- 401k with company match.
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
- Employee assistance program.
- Tuition assistance.
- Gain sharing bonuses.
- Clean, and safe manufacturing facility.
- Weekly paychecks.
- 10% 2nd Shift differential (in addition to hourly rate).
- Quarterly Food/Treats (Food Truck, Ice Cream, etc.).
Acme Industries
Acme Industries is a full-service, contract manufacturing company. As our cutomers' manufacturing partner, we optimize supply chain and technical support for machined parts, assemblies and components. Think of us as the manufacturing subsidiary of your business.
Elk Grove Village, IL