Engineering Specialist

Job Description

Are you an engineer with a passion for manufacturing, CNC machining, and continuous improvement? FirstOption Workforce Solutions is looking for an Engineering Specialist - Machining to join a manufacturing team supporting advanced machining operations and automatic transmission production.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work hands-on with 5-axis CNC equipment, manufacturing processes, tooling, programming, quality, and equipment improvements. You'll work alongside engineering, maintenance, production, and quality teams to solve problems, improve processes, and help bring new equipment and programs online.

Responsibilities:

• Support manufacturing processes and equipment while helping improve safety, quality, reliability, and production efficiency.
• Work alongside engineering and maintenance teams to identify problems and implement practical improvements.
• Perform machine capability studies when new equipment is installed and make programming or specification changes as needed.
• Support changes to machining processes, equipment settings, work instructions, tool drawings, machine programming, and machine specifications.
• Apply lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles to improve cycle times, OEE, labor efficiency, cost, and overall production performance.
• Assist with planning and budgeting for new programs, equipment, and supporting tooling.
• Assist with programming and adjustments of 5-axis CNC machines using Fanuc G-Code to produce complex parts from blueprints and 3D models.
• Monitor CNC machine operations and make adjustments to tooling, feeds, and speeds to improve performance and reduce waste.
• Work with senior engineers on fixture design, process improvements, and workflow enhancements for 5-axis mills and lathes.
• Review inspection data from calipers, micrometers, CMMs, and other precision measuring equipment to ensure parts meet required specifications.
• Help identify the root causes of out-of-spec conditions and implement effective countermeasures.
• Support preventive and breakdown maintenance activities involving 5-axis equipment.
• Provide technical support to production and maintenance, including robot teaching and modifications to vision system programs.
• Evaluate equipment and component reliability and recommend design improvements when appropriate.
• Design jigs and fixtures using 2D and 3D CAD to improve safety, quality, cost, and production efficiency.
• Maintain accurate engineering and control documentation.
• Prepare and present technical information to manufacturing, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams.
• Share lessons learned, best practices, and improvement ideas with teams across the organization.
• Serve as a technical resource to help manufacturing, maintenance, and quality teams make informed decisions.
• Build strong working relationships with production and maintenance team members.
• Participate in team meetings and improvement activities as needed.
• Provide production support outside normal working hours, including weekends, when necessary.
• Travel within the United States and to Japan as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and GD&T.
• Experience with engineering/design software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
• Basic understanding of CNC machining principles.
• Familiarity with 5-axis CNC machining.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and engineering best practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Manufacturing engineering experience, preferably within the automotive industry.
• Experience working in a cross-cultural environment.
• Experience with GDP and/or SPC.
• 3D SolidWorks experience.
• 2D AutoCAD LT or AutoCAD experience.
• CNC operator certification.
• Approximately 2 years of mechanical engineering or similar experience.

Schedule:

• The position may require occasional weekend or after-hours production support based on operational needs.

Pay Rate:

• Yearly Salary: 80k-90k

Location:

• Cibolo, TX

ABOUT US

FirstOption Workforce Solutions exists to help people build better lives by connecting talented individuals with opportunities where they can grow and succeed. We believe that anything worth doing is worth doing right, and we are committed to providing exceptional service to both our clients and candidates.

Our team believes in maintaining an Urgency of Service and Meaning What You Say and Doing It. We work hard to understand our clients' needs and match them with dependable, qualified people who can make an immediate impact.

EEO STATEMENT

FirstOption Workforce Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Meet your Staffing Specialist

Sam Stavron