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Manufacturing Engineer

Trillium is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Bloomingdale IL!

Join a leading high-precision Industrial Gas Turbine and Aerospace machining firm in a Direct Hire role that shapes the future of turbine technology. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a vital, hands-on role in producing turbine blades and vanes for world-class gas turbine manufacturers and the military worldwide.

In this exciting position, you’ll report directly to the Director of Engineering and help drive new product development, process optimization, and production excellence. You’ll work with advanced equipment—CNC milling, EDM, creep feed, and 5-axis CBN grinding—to develop, qualify, and perfect manufacturing processes in a dynamic, high-precision environment.

If you’re ready for a challenge that rewards innovation and precision—APPLY TODAY!

RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Lead process development and optimization for complex turbine components using EDM, CNC milling, and 3-/5-axis grinding.
-Act as the primary customer engineering contact, driving technical communication, change requests, and legacy product restarts.
-Define and refine machining strategies, tooling, and parameters to improve quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
-Collaborate with Quality, Operations, and Tooling teams on robust manufacturing solutions, audits, and documentation (AS9100, FAI).
-Drive root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap and enhance throughput.
-Utilize CAD/CAM tools (Mastercam, SolidWorks) for programming, verification, and operator training.
-Mentor junior engineers while maintaining a strong hands-on presence on the shop floor, following all safety protocols, and handling physical tasks up to 50 lbs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
-Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
-5–10 years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience in regulated industries such as Aerospace, Gas Power, or Automotive.
-Proven expertise in CNC Milling, Wire/Sink EDM, and Creep Feed or CBN Grinding.
-Strong background in process development, NPI, and manufacturing documentation.
-Proficient with CAD/CAM tools, including Mastercam, SolidWorks, and Vericut.
-Skilled in interpreting complex engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.
-Excellent communication and customer-facing experience.
-Familiarity with ISO, AS9100, or similar aerospace manufacturing standards.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
-Experience machining superalloys such as Inconel or Hastelloy.
-Background in legacy product restarts or reverse engineering.
-Familiarity with Haas controls and CNC programming optimization.
-Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or Continuous Improvement certification.
-Bilingual in English and Spanish.

SCHEDULE:
1st Shift / Monday – Friday

RATE:
$90,000 to $120,000 DOE
 

Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and 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 quality and skilled professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for the employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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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 other leave, 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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