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🥝 Manufacturing Engineer (CNC & Tooling)- IL USA CITIZENS ONLY, 5+ years or BS Engineering requiredal Engineer

Ekstrom Carlson | rockford, United-States | Posted June 30, 2026

Job Description

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER (CNC & TOOLING)

We are seeking a skilled and autonomous Manufacturing Engineer (CNC & Tooling) to assist in cutting tool design, critical spindle repair projects, and directly program and operate our CNC tool grinders. This hybrid role bridges engineering application with hands-on, floor-level machining.

Key Responsibilities

1. Cutting Tool Design & Engineering

  • Design custom cutting tools and geometry modifications using tool-grinding software and CAD platforms.
  • Develop grinding programs and simulation models for specialized end mills, drills, step tools, and custom profiles.
  • Select appropriate substrates , coatings, and edge preparations tailored to specific manufacturing applications. 

2. Spindle Repair & Mechanical Engineering

  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, and reverse-engineer malfunctioning or worn ...

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