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CNC Manufacturing Engineer – Programming & Setup (East Peoria, IL)

Location: 1360 Spring Bay Rd, East Peoria, IL 61611

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $85,000–$105,000/year (based on experience)

Benefits: Health Insurance, 401(k) Match, Overtime Opportunities, Tool Allowance

About Us

River City Machine, LLC is a growing, high-precision CNC machine shop specializing in engine components for automotive and industrial markets. Our facility includes 5-axis machining centers, 9-axis mill-turn machines, and a Landis/Fives CNC Camshaft Grinder.

We are a division of RCD Performance, LLC — a leader in performance aftermarket products for the diesel industry. Unlike most machine shops, we design, test, and market our products directly to consumers, which gives us immediate feedback for design improvements and allows our engineers to see the real-world impact of their work.

We are currently investing $5 million in a new, fully air-conditioned facility, making this the perfect time to join our team and grow with us.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a CNC Manufacturing Engineer with strong CNC programming and setup skills. In this role, you’ll be the bridge between design and production — programming our advanced machines, designing fixturing, and ensuring smooth handoff to operators.

If you’re passionate about precision machining, process improvement, and contributing to products that real customers use and love, this is your chance to work with cutting-edge technology and make a real impact.

What You’ll Do

• Program and optimize CNC operations for 5-axis, 9-axis, and grinding equipment using CAM software (Mastercam, Siemens NX).
• Interpret blueprints and apply GD&T to achieve accuracy within tight tolerances.
• Design and implement fixturing solutions for complex engine parts.
• Set up CNC machines, configure Fanuc controls, and verify tool paths.
• Partner with operators to troubleshoot and ensure seamless production runs.
• Continuously improve machining processes to reduce cycle times and boost productivity.
• Maintain setup sheets, programming documentation, and repeatable processes.
• Collaborate with design teams to integrate direct customer feedback into new products.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering OR equivalent hands-on experience.
• 3+ years of CNC programming & setup in a production environment.
• Strong experience with Fanuc controls and multi-axis machining.
• Proficiency with CAM software (Mastercam, Siemens NX, Fusion 360) and CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
• Ability to design and implement custom fixturing.
• Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and teamwork skills.
• Experience with camshaft grinding equipment is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Work with a parent company (RCD Performance, LLC) that is a recognized leader in diesel aftermarket performance products.
• Be part of a team that designs, tests, and sells directly to consumers — and see your work make an immediate difference.
• $5 million expansion and state-of-the-art, air-conditioned facility.
• Hands-on experience with cutting-edge CNC technology.
• Competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and a tool allowance.
• Career growth potential in a company that values innovation and expertise.
• Join a growing team in East Peoria’s thriving manufacturing hub.

How to Apply

You can apply directly on Indeed OR email your resume and cover letter to

. Please highlight any experience with 5-axis, 9-axis, or camshaft grinding equipment.

River City Machine, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

• Monitor KPIs and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement activities on the production floor.
• Analyze and improve manufacturing methods, workflows, and automation to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Track KPIs and performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement on the production floor.
• Lead initiatives to reduce costs, minimize waste, and drive sustainability efforts.
• Conduct root cause analysis to troubleshoot and resolve production challenges.
• Oversee project timelines, ensuring successful execution and delivery.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and product quality.
• Design, develop, and refine tooling, fixtures, and equipment to enhance productivity.
• Pursue and support cost reduction and sustainability initiatives
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and localization projects to streamline production
• Develop and improve standard operating procedures (SOP) to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned. This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary.

• BS in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering or Automation preferred. Degree in Engineering or technical discipline required.
• 1 – 4 years as a manufacturing engineer or similar technical role
• Must have mechanical and electrical aptitude and technical experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to read and interpret technical documents such as drawings, schematic diagrams, operating instructions and manuals.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing processes.

• Experience with SolidWorks or AutoCAD for technical drawings and design.
• Strong analytical reasoning, communication, and project management skills.
• Knowledge of automation software, robotic systems, SCADA and/or industrial computer networks, HMI’s, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).

• Assesses patient's status through interview, observation and physical assessment of actual problems and outcomes.
• Develops an individualized plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team.
• Uses appropriate interventions identified in the plan of care to achieve expected patient outcomes.
• Systematically evaluates and documents patient's progress toward expected outcomes/goals on an ongoing basis throughout the shift.
• Modifies plan of care based on evaluation and as needed based on changes in patient condition.
• Completes required documentation as appropriate, including patient chart and event reports.
• Demonstrates professional accountability for own practice as evidenced through seeking resources and continued self-development.
• Demonstrates technical knowledge of equipment and troubleshoots when problems arise.
• Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in evidence based nursing practice.
• Promotes the professional development of self and team members
• Shares clinical knowledge through informal teaching and in response to the learning needs of others.
• Demonstrates a practical problem solving approach to patient moving and handling issues (as applicable).
• Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment (as applicable).
• Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing.
• Performs patient bedside lab testing and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider’s orders and hospital lab procedures/policies.

• Analyzes clinical situations in a systematic way and acts to obtain resources or correct problems to meet or exceed expected outcomes or patient needs.
• Recognizes need for assistance and utilizes resources, including physician and nurse to nurse (UAT) consultation in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates ownership and persistence to ensure problem is resolved in best way possible.
• Able to assume assignment of non-complex and some complex patient management with some turnover in assignment.
• Consistently prioritizes work based on changes in patient condition, changes in assignment and unanticipated interruptions.
• Identifies and utilizes team resources to solve identified problems or needs.
• Collaborates with the health care team in the organization of tasks and activities for the patient's care from admission to discharge according to the plan of care and to meet identified expected outcomes.
• Works with other team members in delegating tasks and activities appropriately.
• Provides goal-focused shift report.
• Advocates with physicians on patient's behalf when necessary.
• Utilizes communication and teamwork strategies aimed at promoting high team performance and achieving optimal patient outcomes and unit productivity.
• Chooses an appropriate and meaningful communication style when interacting with others: gives and accepts constructive feedback to/from peers.

• Adapts teaching strategies based on patient's response, readiness to learn and level of comprehension.
• Takes cultural, age-specific, gender, and developmental factors into consideration when teaching patients about procedures, illness, hospital experience, etc.
• Ensures patient safety in the hospital environment by following policy/procedures and adhering to National Patient Safety Goals.
• Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education.
• Utilizes SVI patient education system as a resource for patients and family members.

• score: N/A
• Assures that the care provided is consistent with standards of care, evidence based practices, national patient safety goals, core measures and other quality initiatives undertaken by the unit/hospital
• Works with interdisciplinary team in identifying opportunities for improvement in patient care and patient/family satisfaction
• Actively promotes and achieves customer satisfaction (patient, family, departments, physicians).
• Participates in the implementation of Performance Improvement initiatives.
• Promptly and efficiently follows up on patient/family requests/needs - anticipates patient/family needs.
• Encourages coworkers in achieving excellent customer satisfaction; utilizes organizational service excellence standards.
• Serves on unit based councils
• Identifies practice problems on the unit
• Implements changes in own clinical practice based on literature and unit process improvement outcomes.
• Works on assigned projects, data collection, audits as assigned.

• Assesses patient's status through interview, observation and physical assessment of actual problems and outcomes.
• Develops an individualized plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team.
• Uses appropriate interventions identified in the plan of care to achieve expected patient outcomes.
• Systematically evaluates and documents patient's progress toward expected outcomes/goals on an ongoing basis throughout the shift.
• Modifies plan of care based on evaluation and as needed based on changes in patient condition.
• Completes required documentation as appropriate, including patient chart and event reports.
• Demonstrates professional accountability for own practice as evidenced through seeking resources and continued self-development.
• Demonstrates technical knowledge of equipment and troubleshoots when problems arise.
• Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in evidence based nursing practice.
• Promotes the professional development of self and team members
• Shares clinical knowledge through informal teaching and in response to the learning needs of others.
• Demonstrates a practical problem solving approach to patient moving and handling issues (as applicable).
• Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment (as applicable).
• Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing.
• Performs patient bedside lab testing and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider’s orders and hospital lab procedures/policies.

• Analyzes clinical situations in a systematic way and acts to obtain resources or correct problems to meet or exceed expected outcomes or patient needs.
• Recognizes need for assistance and utilizes resources, including physician and nurse to nurse (UAT) consultation in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates ownership and persistence to ensure problem is resolved in best way possible.
• Able to assume assignment of non-complex and some complex patient management with some turnover in assignment.
• Consistently prioritizes work based on changes in patient condition, changes in assignment and unanticipated interruptions.
• Identifies and utilizes team resources to solve identified problems or needs.
• Collaborates with the health care team in the organization of tasks and activities for the patient's care from admission to discharge according to the plan of care and to meet identified expected outcomes.
• Works with other team members in delegating tasks and activities appropriately.
• Provides goal-focused shift report.
• Advocates with physicians on patient's behalf when necessary.
• Utilizes communication and teamwork strategies aimed at promoting high team performance and achieving optimal patient outcomes and unit productivity.
• Chooses an appropriate and meaningful communication style when interacting with others: gives and accepts constructive feedback to/from peers

• Adapts teaching strategies based on patient's response, readiness to learn and level of comprehension.
• Takes cultural, age-specific, gender, and developmental factors into consideration when teaching patients about procedures, illness, hospital experience, etc.
• Ensures patient safety in the hospital environment by following policy/procedures and adhering to National Patient Safety Goals.
• Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education.
• Utilizes SVI patient education system as a resource for patients and family members

• score: N/A
• Assures that the care provided is consistent with standards of care, evidence based practices, national patient safety goals, core measures and other quality initiatives undertaken by the unit/hospital
• Works with interdisciplinary team in identifying opportunities for improvement in patient care and patient/family satisfaction
• Actively promotes and achieves customer satisfaction (patient, family, departments, physicians).
• Participates in the implementation of Performance Improvement initiatives.
• Promptly and efficiently follows up on patient/family requests/needs - anticipates patient/family needs.
• Encourages coworkers in achieving excellent customer satisfaction; utilizes organizational service excellence standards.
• Serves on unit based councils
• Identifies practice problems on the unit
• Implements changes in own clinical practice based on literature and unit process improvement outcomes.
• Works on assigned projects, data collection, audits as assigned