CAM and Machining Process Development Engineer (Mastercam)

Job Description

Job Description

Why This Role Matters

Own the processes that turn advanced composites and high-performance plastics into precision parts. You’ll be the go-to partner for machinists and quality to eliminate bottlenecks, stabilize cycles, and launch new product work successfully at our Northbrook, IL facility.

What You Will Do

• Be the first line of engineering support on the production floor
• Diagnose and resolve machining, quality, tooling, and fixturing issues
• Develop best-in-class CNC processes; build and refine Mastercam programs
• Design practical workholding and fixtures that boost repeatability
• Lead root-cause analyses; implement corrective and preventive actions
• Create setup sheets, work instructions, and process standards
• Shepherd NPI from prototype to stable production
• Validate equipment, run capability studies, and drive continuous improvement
• Identify manufacturing risks and implement data-driven solutions

Bring This Experience

• 5+ years in Manufacturing Engineering or CNC Programming
• Solid understanding of CNC machining fundamentals
• Mastercam (or similar CAM) expertise
• Fluent with drawings, CAD models, GD&T, and inspection practices
• Track record troubleshooting manufacturing and quality issues
• Clear communicator and collaborative problem-solver
• Thrives on-site in a fast-paced, hands-on environment

Nice to Have

• Machining experience with plastics, composites, or engineered materials
• Vericut (or similar) simulation exposure
• Fixture design and workholding development background
• Renishaw probing and machine calibration
• Lean/CI methodologies
• 4- and 5-axis machining exposure
• Process validation, capability studies, and statistical analysis
• NPI and production launch support

Schedule & Location

• On-site | Northbrook, IL
• Full-time | Monday–Friday | Day shift

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $125,000–$150,000 (DOE)
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• Paid time off and company holidays (PTO accrual)
• Training and professional development

Tech & Tools

• CAM: Mastercam
• CNC Mills: 3–4 axis VMC and 5+ axis VMC (Fanuc, Okuma)
• Core proficiencies: CNC Tooling, CNC Programming, Troubleshooting

Growth & Culture

• Shape processes for complex, high-precision parts
• Directly influence quality, throughput, and efficiency
• Work shoulder-to-shoulder with a collaborative, shop-floor-focused team
• Advance your career as our capabilities and product mix expand

Compliance

This position may involve access to export-controlled technical data (ITAR/EAR). Eligibility to receive such information under U.S. law is required.

Additional Information

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Atlas Fibre is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.