Manufacturing Engineer (PartMaker - Star Swiss Specialist)
Company: Delva Tool & Machine
Location: Wood Dale
Posted on: February 10, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Position Summary Murphy Machine
Products (MMP), a Delva Tool & Machine (DTM) company, is seeking a
Manufacturing Engineer for our Wood Dale, IL location . The
Manufacturing Engineer will be the technical bridge between the
Engineering Manager and Setup Technicians while owning the process
from the initial PartMarker program to the physical "First-Off"
setup on our Star Swiss, Takisawa, and Haas machines. *This
position works a schedule of Monday thru Friday from 6:00am-2:30pm.
The pay range is between $28.00-$45.00/hr. depending on experience*
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Create high-efficiency,
multi-channel programs for Star Swiss machines using PartMaker. You
will optimize "Wait Codes" and synchronization to minimize idle
time and maximize throughput. Take full responsibility for the
initial setup of new, complex parts. You will physically set the
tools, align the guide bushings on the Stars, and bore the jaws on
the Takisawa/Haas lathes. Before handing a job over to our Setup
Persons, you will verify the process is stable, the tool life is
predictable, and the cycle time is optimized. Select and implement
high-performance tooling and high-pressure coolant strategies,
specifically focusing on chip control in the tight envelopes of a
Star machine. Act as the "on-the-floor" expert for the setup team,
helping them troubleshoot difficult offsets or mechanical chatter
issues on the Takisawa and Haas cells. Experience, Qualifications,
and Skills 7 years' experience of CNC machining with at least 3
years in a Manufacturing Engineering role. Must be able to
demonstrate a track record of setting up complex Swiss and Turning
jobs from scratch. Ability to edit G-code at the machine and write
custom macros when PartMaker needs a manual tweak. Proficiency in
PartMaker (Autodesk) is required. Must be able to manage multi-axis
synchronization and simulation. Extensive hands-on setup experience
with Star (SR, SB, or SV series) machines, including guide bushing
adjustment and sub-spindle handoff. Strong setup and programming
skills for Takisawa (Fanuc) and Haas (ST-Series) fixed-head lathes.
Deep knowledge of Fanuc (Star/Takisawa) and Haas control
architecture. Ability to interpret complex blueprints and ensure
setups meet sub-thousandth tolerances consistently. Benefits and
Perks Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but is not
limited to, a competitive pay rate, accrued vacation time, sick
time, paid holidays, 401(k) with company match, health, dental, and
vision insurance as well as Short-Term Disability, Long-Term
Disability, and life/AD&D insurance. We are a drug-free
workplace / Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibit Discrimination
and Harassment of Any Kind: We are committed to the principle of
equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing
employees with a work environment free of discrimination and
harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs,
job requirements, and individual experience and qualifications,
without regard to a person's sexual orientation, gender identity,
gender expression, religion, disability, race, creed, color, sex,
age, national origin or ancestry, or any other status protected by
the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Powered
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Keywords: Delva Tool & Machine, Kenosha , Manufacturing Engineer (PartMaker - Star Swiss Specialist), Engineering , Wood Dale, Wisconsin
