Engineer I in Elk Grove Village

Date Posted: Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop comprehensive machining processes.

  • Develop CNC programs for machining centers.

  • Design basic workholding or fixtures.

  • Assist production staff on process changes or revisions.

  • Collaboration with customers on product specifications.

  • Ownership for continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Durable and consumable tooling selection and improvement.

  • Make changes to upgrade existing manufacturing processes.

  • Assist with procurement of fixture material, fixture hardware and special tooling.

Required Qualifications

  • Basic knowledge of CNC programming, G and M codes.

  • Basic Fixture (work holding_ design knowledge.

  • Basic manufacturing and machining process knowledge.

  • Basic Tools knowledge.

  • Good Auto CAD knowledge

  • Basic GD&T knowledge.

  • Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience with CNC machines (operating, programming, or a mix of both).

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering desired or equivalent work experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Engineering tools exposure (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, five-axis programming)

  • Experience in casting, dies, forging and large precision products

Skills

  • CNC programming

  • Machining

  • G codes

  • M codes

  • Fixture design

  • Workholding

  • Manufacturing processes

  • AutoCAD

  • GD&T

  • SolidWorks

  • Five-axis programming

  • Casting

  • Dies

  • Forging

  • Precision products

Compensation and BenefitsBenefits

  • Immediate health benefits (1st Day of Employment): medical, dental and vision insurance

  • FREE short-term and long-term disability and life insurance starting from 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.)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.