Process Engineer

General Information

Name


Process Engineer


Employment Type


Direct Hire


Position level


Full-time


Virtual/Remote?


No


Labor Category


Engineering


Date


16-Jun-2026


City


Rockford


State


Illinois


Country


United States


Ref #


9247860976


Description & Requirements

Description

Process Engineer


Kelly® Engineering is seeking a Process Engineer for a direct hire position with our Rockford, IL based customer. If you are passionate about shaping the world we live in and are ready to reengineer your future, trust the experts at hiring experts.


Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation:
$95,000 per year
Full benefits package


Overview


Our client builds CNC custom machinery, provides CNC machining and retrofitting services to customers in aerospace, defense, automotive as well as other industries that need large custom parts.


As a Process Engineer, you'll initiate, develop, and implement machining process for new parts. You'll review engineering part designs of machine tool components to help ensure optimum cost, quality, safety, and schedule is obtained and maintained. Design machine shop tools and fixtures to assist in the manufacturability of parts and part cost reductions.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develop process for CNC machining parts including optimizing machining process.
• Work with supervision & mechanical engineering to correct drawing errors and suggest manufacturability improvements.
• Select proper tooling and set speeds & feeds so that required finishes & tolerances are achieved, create part setup documentation
• Use CATIA to create or modify NC programs and 3D part models
• Use Vericut to check NC programs
• Create Failure Mode and Effects Analyze documents
• Tooling design
• Tooling selection
• Quoting support

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Manufacturing, Technology, or CNC, will consider 10+ years' relevant experience in lieu of degree
• Experience creating & modifying NC program experience including G & M code, required
• Ability to learn Siemens controls and legacy controls, required, prior experience a plus
• CAD/CAM knowledge: preferably CATIA, Solidworks, AutoCAD, required
• Strong mathematics skills; decimals, fractions, & trigonometry, required
• Blueprint reading, NC manufacturing processes, required
• Ability to interpret complex drawings, a plus
• Ability to work effectively with people, required
• Tool & fixture design experience, required
• Knowledge of manual inspection and gauging methods
• Understands machine tool capabilities, and design tooling, required
• A plus: In-depth knowledge of a variety of tooling and its usage, such as:
  • Cutting tools (cutting conditions, adjustments, fixtures, etc.), a plus
  • Experience selecting proper tooling and set speeds & feeds so that required finishes & tolerances are achieved, create part setup documentation
• Ability to analyze manufacturing process flow, required
• Able to assist with Process Planning
• Proficiency with spreadsheet, word processing and presentation software
• Able to comply with ITAR requirements by providing documentation of US Citizenship or Green Card status.

Interpersonal Requirements:

• Self-starter with a high level of energy.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Good planning skills.
• Must maintain professional appearance and behavior
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and listening)

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?
Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly
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