LHH is hiring: Manufacturing Engineer in Bloomington

Overview

Position Overview: The Senior Manufacturing Engineer plays a key role in supporting both new and existing product development initiatives. This hands-on position focuses on optimizing complex machining processes—such as EDM, CNC milling, and grinding—for high-performance turbine components. The engineer will serve as the primary technical liaison with key customers, driving product launches, legacy product requalification's, and process validations within a regulated manufacturing environment.

Salary

Base pay range: $90,000.00/yr - $105,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of machining processes for intricate components using 3- and 5-axis grinding, EDM, and CNC milling.
• Serve as the technical point of contact for major customers, managing engineering communications and change requests.
• Oversee the requalification of legacy products, including timeline creation and execution.
• Define machining strategies—tool paths, fixtures, speeds/feeds, EDM parameters—to optimize quality, throughput, tool life, and cost.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Quality, Operations, Tooling, Vendors) to deliver robust production solutions.
• Conduct root cause analyses and lead corrective actions (CAPAs) to improve yield, reduce cycle time, and minimize scrap.
• Mentor junior engineers and assist in training operators on new or revised processes.
• Utilize CAD/CAM tools (e.g., Mastercam, SolidWorks) for programming and process verification.
• Support customer audits, first article inspections (FAIs), and documentation for PPAP/FAI as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
• 5–10 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering within regulated industries (e.g., Aerospace, Automotive, Medical Devices).
• Experience in process development, manufacturing documentation, and New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Skilled in CAD/CAM software such as Mastercam, SolidWorks, and Vericut.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.
• Strong communication skills with proven customer-facing experience.
• Familiarity with ISO, AS9100, or other regulated manufacturing standards.
• Background in legacy product restarts or reverse engineering.
• Certifications in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or Continuous Improvement.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is a plus.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision, life, short/long term disability insurance
• 401(k) offering
• Paid time off and holidays (80 hours PTO)
• Paid sick leave where applicable by state law.

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