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Manufacturing CNC Programmer Manager

Peoria, Illinois - Posted on December 16, 2025
Published By Nathan Gilbert

Seeking a dynamic and highly skilled CNC Programmer Manager to lead our manufacturing operations focused on precision machining and automation.

In this pivotal role, you will oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of CNC machining processes, ensuring optimal efficiency, quality, and safety across our manufacturing facility.

Job Duties:
-Lead the development, implementation, and optimization of CNC machining processes to meet production goals while maintaining strict quality standards.
-Manage project scheduling for manufacturing projects, ensuring timely completion of process upgrades, equipment installations, and tooling development.
-Conduct root cause analysis to troubleshoot complex issues related to CNC equipment, tooling failures, or process deviations, implementing effective corrective actions.
-Oversee the design and review of schematics, CAD drawings (using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo), and technical documentation for manufacturing processes and equipment layouts.
-Supervise the programming and operation of CNC machines, CAM programming (Computer-Aided Manufacturing), and robot programming to automate production lines efficiently.
-Coordinate with process engineering teams to develop lean manufacturing strategies that reduce waste, improve cycle times, and enhance overall productivity.
-Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards by establishing robust quality management systems and conducting regular audits of industrial equipment and manufacturing practices.
-Lead efforts in integrating vision inspection systems, industrial robotics, welding automation, plastics injection molding techniques, and other advanced manufacturing technologies into the production environment.
-Foster a culture of continuous improvement by analyzing manufacturing data, implementing best practices in factory experience management, and promoting team development in mechanical knowledge and industrial engineering disciplines.

This is onsite, M-F 7am-5pm. This is a salaried role, based on experience- starting point would be $85K but a wide range depending on candidate. 

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-Must have leadership experience
-Extensive experience with CNC programming, CAM software (such as Mastercam or similar), GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing), and schematics design.
-Strong background in project scheduling, process engineering, factory experience, and lean manufacturing principles.
-Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo for designing tooling layouts and technical schematics.
-Knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs), industrial equipment integration, robotics programming (including vision inspection systems), welding automation, and fabrication techniques.
-Familiarity with plastics injection molding processes and assembly line optimization within a manufacturing facility setting.
-Mechanical engineering expertise combined with a solid understanding of industrial engineering principles to improve manufacturing workflows.
-Ability to perform root cause analysis on complex machinery or process issues swiftly and effectively.
-Excellent communication skills for collaborating across multidisciplinary teams including mechanical engineers, process engineers, technicians, and quality assurance personnel
 


Trillium has been recruiting and placing clerical and office professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees with an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and vacation days, if applicable. Trillium’s offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.

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