Timken - Aurora Bearing
Manufacturing Engineering Technician
Timken - Aurora Bearing, Montgomery, Illinois, United States
Job Description Job Description We have an opportunity at our Montgomery, IL location for a Manufacturing Engineering Technician. This role specifies and develops operational sequences and manufacturing methods to ensure safe, efficient, and cost‑effective production. This role provides technical support to internal and external customers, supports CNC machines with programming, troubleshooting, and DNC library management, and collaborates across disciplines to optimize part manufacturability and process reliability What We Offer: The annual salary range for this position is $50,000 - $65,000 based on experience. Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage. 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company match. 10 paid holidays per year plus paid vacation. Education expense reimbursement, eligible to apply at first day of employment. Work with the quoting department to define and review process steps, tooling needs, and cycle times to produce accurate costing for new and existing parts. Act as a liaison with suppliers to ensure reliability and cost effectiveness of outsourced processes. Collaborate with manufacturing engineering and production teams to develop and refine CNC programs for new parts using best-practice, efficient programming techniques. Review and maintain existing CNC programs and DNC library management to ensure up-to-date, efficient program usage. Troubleshoot CNC programs, setups, and tooling; support and train production personnel as needed. Use CAD/CAM modeling software to perform analysis, generate layouts, and support programming and fixturing. Develop or review process steps for sales order checklists to support accurate order processing and manufacturing readiness. Develop, review, and troubleshoot manufacturing processes, setups, fixtures, and cycle times; provide training and production floor support. Evaluate, recommend, and test machinery and equipment for process implementation and capability improvements. Determine rework methods to salvage non-conforming parts and minimize scrap. Perform analysis and layout designs using engineering design software; assist with design and fabrication of prototype parts Basic Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred associate degree or technical diploma in Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field. Proven experience supporting CNC machining operations, including programming (CAM), troubleshooting, and DNC library management Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and customer specifications; proficient with CAD and internal software systems. You should be proficient in: Troubleshooting Skills CNC Programming Machines & technologies you'll use: CAM Software6b250ea6-cee3-481d-915c-f7283f1b2f1b