Manufacturing Engineer - CNC Programming

JOB SUMMARY

This role is responsible for designing, improving, and maintaining manufacturing processes with a specific focus on CNC machining and make-part optimization. The position combines traditional Manufacturing Engineering responsibilities with hands-on CNC programming to improve machining efficiency, reduce costs, and increase internal manufacturing capability.

The Manufacturing Engineer - CNC Programming role plays a key part in driving continuous improvement initiatives, supporting insourcing strategies, and optimizing CNC programs to reduce cycle time, scrap, and external spend while maintaining quality and safety standards.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes with emphasis on CNC machining efficiency, cycle time reduction, and cost optimization.
• Create, modify, and maintain CNC programs for new and existing parts, including ECN-related program updates.
• Develop tooling strategies, fixtures, setup sheets, and tool sheets to support efficient and repeatable machining operations.
• Identify and execute make-part optimization opportunities, including insourcing initiatives and machining process improvements.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions related to machining issues, non-conformances, scrap, and rework.
• Collaborate with machine operators, manufacturing engineers, tool designers, and management to implement robust and standardized machining processes.
• Participate in capital equipment justification and evaluation related to CNC machining and manufacturing capability.
• Apply lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies to reduce waste and improve workflow and equipment utilization.
• Establishes and maintains machining standards and best practices, including standardized programming approaches, tooling libraries, and process documentation, to improve repeatability, knowledge transfer, and long-term manufacturing capability.
• Leads technical trials and process validations for new materials, tooling technologies, or machining methods to support continuous improvement and future manufacturing capability.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong background in CNC machining and programming within a production environment.
• Demonstrated ability to optimize tooling, feeds, speeds, and machining strategies to improve efficiency and reduce cost.
• Experience developing and improving manufacturing processes using lean and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications accurately.
• Familiarity with CAM software and CNC controls; experience with stainless steel machining preferred.
• Working knowledge of CAD software such as Inventor or similar platforms.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of two years of manufacturing engineering and/or CNC programming experience in a machining environment.
• Background in metal machining and finishing processes with hands-on CNC programming experience.

COMPETENCIES

Aligning Performance for Success

Focusing and guiding others in accomplishing work objectives.

Building a Successful Team

Using appropriate methods and a flexible interpersonal style to help build a cohesive team; facilitating the completion of team goals.

Building Trust

Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization.

Coaching and Developing Others

Providing feedback, instruction, and development guidance to help others excel in their current or future job responsibilities; planning and supporting the development of individual skills and responsibilities.

Communication

Clearly and succinctly conveying information and ideas to individuals and groups in a variety of situations; communicating in a focused and compelling way that drives others' thoughts and actions. Engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.

Continuous Improvement

Originating action to improve existing conditions and processes; identifying improvement opportunities; generating ideas, and implementing solutions.

Continuous Learning

Actively identifying new ideas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.

Customer Focus

Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers' and own organization's needs.

Delegating Responsibility

Allocating decision-making authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate others to maximize the organization's and individuals' effectiveness.

Facilitating Change

Encouraging others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities; facilitating the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace.

Gaining Commitment

Using appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas and plans; modifying one's own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations, and individuals involved.

Planning and Organizing

Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working conditions are normal for an office and/or client site workshop or warehousing facility. The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet, however local and client sites can be unpredictable and associated safety equipment should be worn accordingly.

SPX FLOW VALUES

SPX FLOW employees are expected to behave in accordance with our company values as outlined below.

QUALITY

Quality encompasses all aspects of SPX FLOW's business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to products, processes, and the quality systems. All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and through designed channels, initiate and recommend solutions.

DISCLAIMER

SPX FLOW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.